Where Mason Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mason Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 48766. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mason Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Mason Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Mason Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Mason Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), 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 Mason Township’s likely range; Mason Township’s figures come from ZIP code 48766, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mason Township adults…
Mason 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.
13 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Mason Township
No hospital or community health center in Mason 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 Mason 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 Mason Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Mason Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Mason 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.
15.8% of Mason Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Mason 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Township | C− | 39.3% | 13.6% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Turner Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Arenac Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Burleigh Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Deep River Township | C− | 39.3% | 13.8% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
Richland Township: not graded. Turner Township, Arenac Township and Burleigh 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 Mason Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mason Township
Why doesn’t Mason 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 Mason Township.
What hospital is closest to Mason Township?
Saint Mary's Standish Community Hospital in Standish, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Mason Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mason Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sterling Area Health Center in Sterling, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mason 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.