Photo: James Phelps from USA · CC BY 2.0Where Interior Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Interior Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49967, 49912. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Interior Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Interior Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.6%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.4%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 12%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Interior Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Interior Township
The closest emergency room is Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics in Iron River, 31.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Interior Township, and more people treating it
48.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 84.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Interior Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.1% vs 80.3%) and cholesterol checks (92.4% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Interior Township’s likely range; Interior Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49967, 49912, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Interior Township adults…
Interior Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Interior Township
No hospital or community health center in Interior 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 Interior 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Interior 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.
76 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Interior Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Interior Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Interior 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.
10.9% of Interior Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Interior 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haight Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stannard Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Duncan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Iron River Township | C− | 39.3% | 15.6% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Watersmeet Township | C+ | 35.6% | 15.7% | 15.2% | ZIP 49969 |
Haight Township, Stannard Township and Duncan 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 Interior Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Interior Township
Why doesn’t Interior 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 Interior Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Interior 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.