Where Loud Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Loud Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49709, 49756, 48619. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Loud Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Loud Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 13.5%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Loud Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Loud Township
The closest emergency room is Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena in Alpena, 32.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Thunder Bay Community Health Service is closer (8.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
In Loud Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Michigan 6.9%), yet 24.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19.4% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Loud Township, and more people treating it
46.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 84% 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 Loud Township’s likely range; Loud Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49709, 49756, 48619, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Loud Township adults…
Loud Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Loud Township
No hospital or community health center in Loud 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 Loud 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 Loud 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.
49 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Loud Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Loud 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.
14.5% of Loud Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Loud 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Township | C− | 37.6% | 16.3% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Avery Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rust Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clinton Township | — | — | — | — |
Avery Township, Rust Township and Clinton 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 Loud Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Loud Township
Why doesn’t Loud 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 Loud Township.
Where can I get low-cost care near Loud Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Thunder Bay Comm Health Service - Atlanta in Atlanta, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Loud 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.