Where Meade Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Meade Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48432, 48445, 48731, 48413. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Meade Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Meade Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Meade Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Meade Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), 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 Meade Township’s likely range; Meade Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48432, 48445, 48731, 48413, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Meade Township adults…
Meade Township runs above MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Meade Township is an older town: 30% 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 Meade Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Meade Township
No hospital or community health center in Meade 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 Meade 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 Meade Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Meade Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Meade 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.
15.2% of Meade Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Meade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hume Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Colfax Township | C− | 39.7% | 14.3% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — |
Chandler Township, Hume Township and Lincoln 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 Meade Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Meade Township
Why doesn’t Meade 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 Meade Township.
What hospital is closest to Meade Township?
Mclaren Thumb Region in Bad Axe, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Meade Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Meade Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Integrated Care Thumb Area in Bad Axe, 5.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Meade 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.