Mikulich General Store · Photo: Andrew Jameson · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Limestone Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Limestone Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49891, 49816, 49878. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Limestone Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Limestone Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 11.8%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Limestone Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% 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 Limestone Township
The closest emergency room is Munising Memorial Hospital in Munising, 22.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center is closer (17.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Limestone Township, and more people treating it
42.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. 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 Limestone Township’s likely range; Limestone Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49891, 49816, 49878, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Limestone Township adults…
Limestone Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Limestone Township is an older town: 34% 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 Limestone Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Limestone Township
No hospital or community health center in Limestone 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 Limestone 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 Limestone 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.
39 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Limestone Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Limestone 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.
13.1% of Limestone Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Limestone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathias Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rock River Township | B− | 36% | 12.9% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Maple Ridge Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Turin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Au Train Township | C+ | 36.9% | 12.9% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Skandia Township | — | — | — | — |
Mathias Township, Maple Ridge Township, Turin Township and Skandia 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 Limestone Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Limestone Township
Why doesn’t Limestone 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 Limestone Township.
What hospital is closest to Limestone Township?
Munising Memorial Hospital in Munising, 22.8 miles in a straight line from Limestone 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 Limestone 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.