On CDC estimates, Inverness Township is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns
Inverness Township differs from Michigan on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49721. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Inverness Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Inverness Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Inverness Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Inverness Township
The closest emergency room is Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center in Saint Ignace, 22.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Alcona Citizens for Health is closer (4.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Inverness Township, and more people treating it
41.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Inverness Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Inverness Township is healthier than 25%. Against the 7,762 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 45%. Health Grade ↓
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 Inverness Township’s likely range; Inverness Township’s figures come from ZIP code 49721, 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 Inverness Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Inverness Township is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 46% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Inverness Township’s median household income is $56,141; among the 7,762 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 45%, about where its income would put it.
Where Inverness Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Inverness Township adults…
Inverness Township runs above MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Inverness Township is an older town: 25% 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 Inverness Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Inverness Township
No hospital or community health center in Inverness 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 Inverness 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 Inverness 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.
22 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Inverness Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Inverness 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.
14.4% of Inverness Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Inverness Township and the towns around it
Inverness Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness Township · Benton Township · Beaugrand Township | C | 40.8% | 14.3% | 16.9% | ZIP 49721 |
| Cheboygan | D | 42.2% | 13.8% | 19% | CDC place |
| Mullett Township | C | 40.6% | 14.3% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Munro Township | — | — | — | — |
Inverness Township, Benton Township and Beaugrand Township share one ZIP estimate, so they share a row. Munro 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 Inverness Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Inverness Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Inverness Township is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Inverness Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Inverness Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.8%19.1–24.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.5–18.4 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.5–19.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.8%32.8–49.1 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.3%12.4–16.4 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.9%37.4–46.4 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%35.2–44.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.2%32.4–40.1 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.4–13.4 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.7%10.7–12.9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.4–10.3 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.3–5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.2–15.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.9%14.7–19.2 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.6%22.5–31.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%11.8–17.5 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%27.1–40.7 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.7–7.9 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.1%78.9–85.1 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.9%62.1–69.5 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%87–90 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.2%78.4–83.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.4%64.4–74.1 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%66.1–81.6 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27%23.2–31.2 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%25.6–35.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.3%18.8–25.7 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.5%12.4–16.8 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%8.8–11.9 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.9–8.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.4%12.4–16.5 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36%31.6–40.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.8%15.6–20.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.2%13.6–17 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.9–11.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.2–5 | 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 Inverness Township
Is Inverness Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Inverness Township is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Inverness Township?
CDC estimates 40.8% of adults (the figure for ZIP code 49721, which Inverness Township shares with Benton Township and Beaugrand Township) have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 49.1%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Inverness Township?
Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center in Saint Ignace, 22.7 miles in a straight line from Inverness Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Inverness Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–7.9%), 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 Inverness Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B. The figures are ZIP code 49721’s, shared with Benton Township and Beaugrand Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Inverness 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.