Where Maple Forest Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Maple Forest Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49733, 49738. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Maple Forest Township
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Maple Forest Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Maple Forest Township runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Maple Forest Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 8 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 Maple Forest Township’s likely range; Maple Forest Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49733, 49738, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Maple Forest Township adults…
Maple Forest Township runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.9% of Maple Forest Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Maple Forest Township
No hospital or community health center in Maple Forest 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 Maple Forest 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.
78 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Maple Forest Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Maple Forest Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Maple Forest 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.
Maple Forest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovells Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grayling Township | C− | 37.6% | 14.7% | 17.8% | ZIP 49738 |
| Frederic Township | C+ | 36.1% | 13.3% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Otsego Lake Township | C+ | 37.5% | 12.3% | 15% | ZIP codes |
Lovells 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 Maple Forest Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Maple Forest Township
Why doesn’t Maple Forest 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 Maple Forest Township.
What hospital is closest to Maple Forest Township?
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital in Grayling, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Maple Forest 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 Maple Forest 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.