On CDC estimates, Little Traverse Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Little Traverse Township differs from Michigan on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49740, 49706, 49722. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little Traverse Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Little Traverse Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.7%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.5%), vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Little Traverse Township runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Little Traverse Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.3% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (75.1% vs 68%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Little Traverse Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 11 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 Little Traverse Township’s likely range; Little Traverse Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49740, 49706, 49722, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Little Traverse Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Little Traverse Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #174 of 701 in Michigan. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 82% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 46%).
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). Little Traverse Township’s median household income is $88,368; among the 10,138 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$110K), it’s healthier than 73%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Little Traverse Township adults…
Little Traverse Township runs above MI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Little Traverse Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Little Traverse Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Little Traverse 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.
8.5% of Little Traverse Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Little Traverse Township
1 community health center in Little Traverse Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Little Traverse 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.
44 miles of trails across 32 parks and preserves
How Little Traverse Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Little Traverse Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Little Traverse Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Little Traverse Township and the towns around it
Little Traverse Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Traverse Township | B+ | 32.6% | 12.3% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Harbor Springs | A− | 30% | 12.9% | 10% | CDC place |
| Pleasantview Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bear Creek Township | A− | 32.1% | 10.5% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| West Traverse Township | A− | 31.8% | 12.5% | 11.5% | ZIP 49740 |
| Littlefield Township | B− | 35.8% | 11.8% | 16.1% | ZIP 49706 |
| Conway | — | — | — | — | |
| Maple River Township | C+ | 36.1% | 13.2% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
Pleasantview Township and Conway: 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 Little Traverse Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Little Traverse Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Little Traverse Township is better than Michigan on 13 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Little Traverse Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Little Traverse Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%14.5–19.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12–15.5 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.2–16.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.6%25.4–40.6 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.6–14.3 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.2%35.6–44.6 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%35.2–44.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.5%30.8–38.5 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.4 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.7%11.4–13.9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%7.2–9.4 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.7%7.1–10.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.4–14.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.7%17.9–26 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.1–17.8 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.5%22.1–33.1 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.8%4–5.8 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.3%80.4–86.1 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.1%72.3–77.8 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.1%89.8–92.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.1%78.2–83.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 76.3%72.2–80 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.2%72.5–84.8 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%20.9–28.4 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29%24.3–33.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.5%16.4–22.9 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.3%7.7–11.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%6.1–8.8 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.7–6.4 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%6.9–10.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.2%26.1–34.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.2–16.4 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10.3–13.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.9–10 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.7–4.6 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.8 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Little Traverse Township
Is Little Traverse Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Little Traverse Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #174 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 73%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Little Traverse Township?
CDC estimates 32.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.4% and 40.6%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Little Traverse Township?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Little Traverse Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Little Traverse Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–5.8%), 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 Little Traverse Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Little Traverse 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.