Photo: Myron Reynard · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49640, 49635, 49617. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Lake Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 37%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Lake Township runs above Michigan on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 57% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Lake Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.9% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (91% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Lake Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Lake Township’s likely range; Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49640, 49635, 49617, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lake Township adults…
Lake Township runs above MI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lake Township is an older town: 57% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lake Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Lake 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 Lake 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
42 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
How Lake Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lake Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Lake 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.
Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Downs Country Club | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzonia Township | B− | 36.1% | 13.3% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Platte Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crystal Lake Township | B | 34.2% | 14.5% | 12% | ZIP 49635 |
Crystal Downs Country Club and Platte 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 Lake Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Township
Why doesn’t Lake 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 Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Lake Township?
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Lake Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lake Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northwest Michigan Health Services in Benzonia, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake 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.