Where Horton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Horton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48661, 48610. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Horton Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Horton Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 7% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 11.8%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Horton Township runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Horton Township, and more people treating it
43.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Horton Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), 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 Horton Township’s likely range; Horton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48661, 48610, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Horton Township adults…
Horton Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Horton 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.
28 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Horton Township
No hospital or community health center in Horton 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 Horton 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 Horton Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Horton 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.
15.5% of Horton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Horton Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Edwards Township | C− | 38.7% | 14.4% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Mills Township | D | 41.1% | 16.4% | 20.9% | ZIP codes |
West Branch Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Horton Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Horton Township
Why doesn’t Horton Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Horton Township.
What hospital is closest to Horton Township?
Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch in West Branch, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Horton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Horton Township?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sterling Area Health Ctr Dental in Alger, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Horton 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. 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.