Where Matchwood Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Matchwood Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49925, 49910, 49953. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Matchwood Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Matchwood Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.6%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.2%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 12.1%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Matchwood Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Matchwood Township
The closest emergency room is Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, 32.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center is closer (19.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Matchwood Township, and more people treating it
48.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 84.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Matchwood Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.9% vs 80.3%) and cholesterol checks (91.7% 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 Matchwood Township’s likely range; Matchwood Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49925, 49910, 49953, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Matchwood Township adults…
Matchwood Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Matchwood Township
No hospital or community health center in Matchwood 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 Matchwood 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 Matchwood Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
85 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Matchwood Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Matchwood Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Matchwood 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.
11.7% of Matchwood Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Matchwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ontonagon Township | C− | 37.6% | 16.9% | 17% | ZIP 49953 |
| Bergland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Carp Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rockland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marenisco Township | — | — | — | — |
McMillan Township, Bergland Township, Carp Lake Township, Rockland Township and Marenisco 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 Matchwood Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Matchwood Township
Why doesn’t Matchwood 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 Matchwood Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Matchwood 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.