Where Mikado Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mikado Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48745, 48737. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mikado Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Mikado Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 7% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 12.7%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Mikado Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Mikado Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.6% of working-age adults are uninsured (Michigan 6.9%), yet 23.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19.4% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Mikado Township, and more people treating it
45.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Mikado Township
The closest emergency room is Tawas St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City, 20.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Alcona Citizens for Health is closer (8.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Mikado Township’s likely range; Mikado Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48745, 48737, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mikado Township adults…
Mikado Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Mikado Township is an older town: 36% 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 Mikado Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mikado Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Mikado Township
No hospital or community health center in Mikado 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 Mikado 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.
54 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Mikado Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Mikado 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.
14.9% of Mikado Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Mikado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscoda Township | D | 40.4% | 16.5% | 19.6% | ZIP codes |
| Curtis Township | D | 41.8% | 18.8% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
| Greenbush Township | C− | 39.8% | 16.1% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Gustin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Millen Township | — | — | — | — |
Gustin Township and Millen 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 Mikado Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mikado Township
Why doesn’t Mikado 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 Mikado Township.
What hospital is closest to Mikado Township?
Tawas St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City, 20.2 miles in a straight line from Mikado 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 Mikado Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alcona Health Center-Lincoln Services in Harrisville, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mikado 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.