Where Klacking Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Klacking Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48661, 48654. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Klacking Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Klacking Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 7% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 11.8%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Klacking Township runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Klacking Township, and more people treating it
43.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Klacking Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.6%), 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 Klacking Township’s likely range; Klacking Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48661, 48654, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Klacking Township adults…
Klacking Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Klacking 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.
90 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Klacking Township
No hospital or community health center in Klacking 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 Klacking 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 Klacking Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Klacking 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% of Klacking Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Klacking 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumming Township | — | — | — | — | |
| West Branch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rose Township | C− | 39.2% | 16.1% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
Foster Township and Cumming Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. 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 Klacking Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Klacking Township
Why doesn’t Klacking 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 Klacking Township.
What hospital is closest to Klacking Township?
Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch in West Branch, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Klacking 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 Klacking Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Midmichigan Medical Offices-West Branch in West Branch, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Klacking 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.