Where Marlette Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marlette Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 48453. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marlette Township
COPD and heart disease run high in Marlette Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Marlette Township runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Marlette Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Marlette Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.9%), 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 Marlette Township’s likely range; Marlette Township’s figures come from ZIP code 48453, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Marlette Township adults…
Marlette Township runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
Care in and near Marlette Township
No hospital or community health center in Marlette 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 Marlette 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 Marlette Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Marlette Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Marlette 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.
16.9% of Marlette Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Marlette 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Burnside Township | C− | 39.3% | 12.9% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
| Flynn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Koylton Township | C− | 40.5% | 12.6% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Lamotte Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Burlington Township | C | 37.6% | 12.3% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
Elmer Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Flynn Township and Lamotte Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marlette Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Marlette Township
Why doesn’t Marlette 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 Marlette Township.
What hospital is closest to Marlette Township?
Marlette Regional Hospital in Marlette, 1.8 miles in a straight line from Marlette Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marlette 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.