Where Millen Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Millen Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48705, 48737, 48745, 48728. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Millen Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Millen Township
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.5%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.9%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.9%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Millen Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Millen Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Michigan 6.9%), yet 25.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19.4% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Millen Township, and more people treating it
48.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 84.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Millen Township
The closest emergency room is Tawas St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City, 26.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Alcona Citizens for Health is closer (11.5 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 Millen Township’s likely range; Millen Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48705, 48737, 48745, 48728, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Millen Township adults…
Millen Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Millen Township is an older town: 41% 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 Millen Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Millen Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Millen Township
No hospital or community health center in Millen 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 Millen 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.
71 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Millen Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Millen 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.
15.7% of Millen Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Millen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hawes Township | C | 38% | 15.6% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Gustin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mikado Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Curtis Township | D | 41.8% | 18.8% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
Mitchell Township, Gustin Township and Mikado 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 Millen Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Millen Township
Why doesn’t Millen 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 Millen Township.
What hospital is closest to Millen Township?
Tawas St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City, 26.4 miles in a straight line from Millen Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Millen 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.