Where Mitchell Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mitchell Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48728, 48705, 48737, 48647. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mitchell Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Mitchell Township
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.9%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.6%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 6.2%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Mitchell Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Mitchell Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Michigan 6.9%), yet 26.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19.4% across the state. Checkups ↓
More Mitchell Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.2%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. There are 224 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. 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 Mitchell Township’s likely range; Mitchell Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48728, 48705, 48737, 48647, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mitchell Township adults…
Mitchell Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Mitchell Township is an older town: 32% 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 Mitchell Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mitchell Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
224 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Mitchell Township
No hospital or community health center in Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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).
How Mitchell Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Mitchell 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.
17.1% of Mitchell Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Mitchell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia Township | C | 39.1% | 15.1% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Millen Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ossineke Township | C− | 40.6% | 15.1% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Hawes Township | C | 38% | 15.6% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Mentor Township | D | 39.7% | 16.7% | 20.9% | ZIP codes |
| Curtis Township | D | 41.8% | 18.8% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
| Comins Township | C− | 37.1% | 16.4% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Clinton Township | — | — | — | — |
Millen Township and Clinton 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 Mitchell Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mitchell Township
Why doesn’t Mitchell 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 Mitchell Township.
What hospital is closest to Mitchell Township?
Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena in Alpena, 29.7 miles in a straight line from Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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.