Where Mentor Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mentor Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49799, 49749, 49706, 49770. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mentor Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Mentor Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 11.2%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Mentor Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Mentor Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.8%), 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 Mentor Township’s likely range; Mentor Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49799, 49749, 49706, 49770, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mentor Township adults…
Mentor Township runs above MI on 8 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.
64 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Mentor Township
No hospital or community health center in Mentor 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 Mentor 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 Mentor Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Mentor Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Mentor 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.
15.3% of Mentor Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Mentor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscarora Township | C+ | 38.4% | 13.3% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Ellis Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wilmot Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Indian River | — | — | — | — | |
| Springvale Township | A− | 31.9% | 10.4% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
Ellis Township and Wilmot Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Indian River: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mentor Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mentor Township
Why doesn’t Mentor 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 Mentor Township.
What hospital is closest to Mentor Township?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Mentor Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mentor Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Indian River Health Center in Indian River, 6.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mentor 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.