Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Markey Township is healthier than 73%
Markey Township differs from Michigan on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48653, 48629. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Markey Township
Markey Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Markey Township is healthier than 37%. Against the 6,329 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$64K), it’s healthier than 73%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Markey Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 7% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Markey Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 40% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Markey Township, and more people treating it
43.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Markey Township
The closest emergency room is Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital in Grayling, 20.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Midmichigan Health Services is closer (6.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Markey Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.2% vs 80.3%) and cholesterol checks (90.4% vs 87.4%). 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 Markey Township’s likely range; Markey Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48653, 48629, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Markey Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Markey Township is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 71% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Markey Township’s median household income is $51,587; among the 6,329 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$64K), it’s healthier than 73%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Markey Township compares well: checkup in the past year, 83.2% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 90.4% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Markey Township adults…
Markey Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Markey Township is an older town: 40% 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 Markey Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Markey Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Markey Township
No hospital or community health center in Markey 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 Markey 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.
16 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Markey Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Markey Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Markey 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.
11.9% of Markey Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Markey Township and the towns around it
Markey Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markey Township | C+ | 37.5% | 14.5% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Township | C | 38.8% | 15.4% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Gerrish Township · Lyon Township | C+ | 37% | 14.2% | 14.9% | ZIP 48653 |
| Higgins Township | C− | 38.9% | 15.5% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Denton Township | C− | 40.1% | 16.3% | 18% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Markey Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Markey Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Markey Township is better than Michigan on 9 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Markey Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Markey Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%18.7–23.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.6–17.9 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.2–17.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.5%30.5–44.6 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.9–16.4 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.3%39.4–47.3 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.9%36.7–44.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.4%34.1–40.9 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.2–12.5 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13%11.9–14 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10%9.1–10.9 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%9.9–12.1 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.4–5.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12%10–14.1 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%13.5–17.3 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.6%22.7–30.6 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14%11.8–16.5 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.8%25.6–36.4 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%5.1–7 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.2%80.5–85.7 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.1%66.1–71.9 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.4%89.3–91.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.9%80.5–85 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.4%70.5–77.9 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%69.9–81.8 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.7%22.5–29.1 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.7%25.4–34.1 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.7–23.5 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%10.5–13.9 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.6–9.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.9%10.3–13.6 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.9%31–38.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.9%15.9–19.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%12.3–15.1 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.5%9.5–11.5 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.8–5.8 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8.3–10 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4.1–4.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Markey Township
Is Markey Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Markey Township is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Markey Township?
CDC estimates 37.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.5% and 44.6%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Markey Township?
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital in Grayling, 20.1 miles in a straight line from Markey Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Markey Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–7%), 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 Markey Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Markey 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.