Where Lamotte Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lamotte Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48426, 48472, 48453. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lamotte Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lamotte Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Lamotte Township runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lamotte Township
60.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 18.8% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
More Lamotte Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.8%), vs 24.9% 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 Lamotte Township’s likely range; Lamotte Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48426, 48472, 48453, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lamotte Township adults…
Lamotte Township runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lamotte 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.
Care in and near Lamotte Township
No hospital or community health center in Lamotte 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 Lamotte 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 Lamotte Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Lamotte 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.
18.9% of Lamotte Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Lamotte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Township | D | 40.7% | 13.8% | 19.8% | ZIP codes |
| Marlette Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kingston Township | C | 41.3% | 12.6% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Evergreen Township | — | — | — | — |
Marlette Township: not graded. Evergreen 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 Lamotte Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lamotte Township
Why doesn’t Lamotte 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 Lamotte Township.
What hospital is closest to Lamotte Township?
Marlette Regional Hospital in Marlette, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Lamotte Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lamotte 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.