Where Mathias Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mathias Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49895, 49816, 49891, 49878. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mathias Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Mathias Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 11.9%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Mathias Township runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Mathias Township, and more people treating it
42.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. 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 Mathias Township’s likely range; Mathias Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49895, 49816, 49891, 49878, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mathias Township adults…
Mathias Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mathias Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Mathias Township
No hospital or community health center in Mathias 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 Mathias 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.
79 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Mathias Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Mathias 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.
12.7% of Mathias Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Mathias 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Au Train Township | C+ | 36.9% | 12.9% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Masonville Township | C | 39.6% | 14.4% | 16.1% | ZIP 49878 |
Limestone 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 Mathias Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mathias Township
Why doesn’t Mathias 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 Mathias Township.
What hospital is closest to Mathias Township?
Munising Memorial Hospital in Munising, 18.6 miles in a straight line from Mathias 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 Mathias 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.