Where Moltke Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moltke Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49779. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moltke Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Moltke Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 12.7%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Moltke Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Moltke Township
The closest emergency room is Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena in Alpena, 33.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Thunder Bay Community Health Service is closer (5.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Moltke Township, and more people treating it
43.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 82.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Moltke Township’s likely range; Moltke Township’s figures come from ZIP code 49779, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Moltke Township adults…
Moltke Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Moltke Township is an older town: 28% 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 Moltke Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Moltke Township
No hospital or community health center in Moltke 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 Moltke 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 Moltke 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.
13 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Moltke Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Moltke 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.
14.3% of Moltke Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Moltke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ocqueoc Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bismarck Township | — | — | — | — |
Rogers Township, Ocqueoc Township and Bismarck 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 Moltke Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moltke Township
Why doesn’t Moltke 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 Moltke Township.
Where can I get low-cost care near Moltke Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Thunder Bay Community Health Service - Rogers City in Rogers City, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moltke 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.