Photo: Ian Poellet · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Long Rapids Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Long Rapids Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49753, 49776, 49707. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Long Rapids Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Long Rapids Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Long Rapids Township runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Long Rapids Township, and more people treating it
43.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Long Rapids Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), 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 Long Rapids Township’s likely range; Long Rapids Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49753, 49776, 49707, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Long Rapids Township adults…
Long Rapids Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Long Rapids Township is an older town: 35% 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 Long Rapids Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Long Rapids 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.
12 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Long Rapids Township
No hospital or community health center in Long Rapids 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 Long Rapids 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 Long Rapids Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Long Rapids 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.
15.7% of Long Rapids Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Long Rapids 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Ridge Township | C− | 41.4% | 14.5% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Wellington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Posen Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wilson Township | C− | 41.4% | 13.6% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Green Township | D | 40.9% | 15.8% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
Wellington Township and Posen 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 Long Rapids Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Long Rapids Township
Why doesn’t Long Rapids 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 Long Rapids Township.
What hospital is closest to Long Rapids Township?
Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena in Alpena, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Long Rapids Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Long Rapids 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.