First National Bank Building · Photo: Yooperann · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Mastodon Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mastodon Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49920. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mastodon Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Mastodon Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.9%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Mastodon Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 43% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Mastodon Township, and more people treating it
45.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Mastodon 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 Mastodon Township’s likely range; Mastodon Township’s figures come from ZIP code 49920, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mastodon Township adults…
Mastodon Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Mastodon Township is an older town: 43% 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 Mastodon Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mastodon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.7% of Mastodon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Mastodon Township
No hospital or community health center in Mastodon 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 Mastodon 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.
169 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Mastodon Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Mastodon 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.
Mastodon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Falls Township | C | 38.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Stambaugh Township | C− | 39.7% | 15.4% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Sagola Township | B− | 37.6% | 13.3% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Mansfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Breitung Township | C+ | 38.8% | 12.8% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
Mansfield 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 Mastodon Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mastodon Township
Why doesn’t Mastodon 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 Mastodon Township.
What hospital is closest to Mastodon Township?
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics in Iron River, 17.1 miles in a straight line from Mastodon 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 Mastodon 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.