Where Munro Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Munro Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49755, 49721, 49769. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Munro Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Munro Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 11.3%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Munro Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% 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 20 miles from Munro Township
The closest emergency room is Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center in Saint Ignace, 20.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Alcona Citizens for Health is closer (7 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 Munro Township’s likely range; Munro Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49755, 49721, 49769, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Munro Township adults…
Munro Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Munro 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 Munro Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Munro Township
No hospital or community health center in Munro 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 Munro 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.
32 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Munro Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Munro Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Munro 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.
13.4% of Munro Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Munro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burt Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hebron Township | — | — | — | — | |
| McKinley Township | C+ | 36.3% | 13.3% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Inverness Township | C | 40.8% | 14.3% | 16.9% | ZIP 49721 |
Burt Township and Hebron 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 Munro Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Munro Township
Why doesn’t Munro 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 Munro Township.
What hospital is closest to Munro Township?
Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center in Saint Ignace, 20.4 miles in a straight line from Munro Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Munro Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alcona Health Center Pellston Services in Pellston, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Munro 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.