On CDC estimates, Hiawatha Township is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns
Hiawatha Township differs from Michigan on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49854, 49884, 49840. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hiawatha Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hiawatha Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Hiawatha Township runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hiawatha Township, and more people treating it
42.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Hiawatha Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.2%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Michigan figure falls outside Hiawatha Township’s likely range; Hiawatha Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49854, 49884, 49840, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Hiawatha Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hiawatha Township is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 39% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 11%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Hiawatha Township’s median household income is $79,196; among the 10,790 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$99K), it’s healthier than 9%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Hiawatha Township compares well: cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.1% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Hiawatha Township adults…
Hiawatha Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hiawatha Township is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hiawatha Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hiawatha Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
202 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near Hiawatha Township
No hospital or community health center in Hiawatha Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Hiawatha Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Hiawatha Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Hiawatha Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.8% of Hiawatha Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Hiawatha Township and the towns around it
Hiawatha Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Township | C− | 39.2% | 15.2% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Manistique Township | D | 40.7% | 16.3% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Thompson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Munising Township | C | 37.6% | 14.6% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Inwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Seney Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Manistique | D | 41.4% | 15.5% | 20% | CDC place |
| Burt Township | — | — | — | — |
Thompson Township, Inwood Township, Seney Township and Burt Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hiawatha Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hiawatha Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hiawatha Township is better than Michigan on 2 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Hiawatha Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hiawatha Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.2%20–26.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.1–19.6 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.6–19.9 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.2%31–47.9 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.2%13.1–17.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.9%38.2–47.4 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.5%35.9–45.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.6%33.6–41.6 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.6%10.4–12.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.5%9.9–13.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.2%13.3–19.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.2%15.3–21.4 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.7%23.8–34 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.5–16.9 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%28.3–41.8 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.3–8.3 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%79.1–85.1 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63%59.2–66.5 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.5–90.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.4%78.4–84 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.6%65.7–75.1 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%64.9–80.5 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27%23.2–31.1 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%26.3–36.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19–26.3 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%13.3–18.7 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.5–13.1 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.5–10.1 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.3–9.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.8%13.2–18.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.8%32–41.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.9%16.2–21.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.5–17.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%8.9–11.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.3–5.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Hiawatha Township
Is Hiawatha Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hiawatha Township is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 9%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hiawatha Township?
CDC estimates 39.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 47.9%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hiawatha Township?
Munising Memorial Hospital in Munising, 19.3 miles in a straight line from Hiawatha Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Hiawatha Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8.3%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Hiawatha Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hiawatha Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.