Nahma and Northern Railway Locomotive #5 · Photo: Andrew Jameson · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Nahma Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nahma Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49878, 49895. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nahma Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Nahma Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Nahma Township runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% 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 21 miles from Nahma Township
The closest emergency room is Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in Manistique, 21.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Nahma Township, and more people treating it
43.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 82.2% 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 Nahma Township’s likely range; Nahma Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49878, 49895, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Nahma Township adults…
Nahma Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Nahma Township is an older town: 33% 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 Nahma Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Nahma Township
No hospital or community health center in Nahma 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 Nahma 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 Nahma 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.
260 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Nahma Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Nahma 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.
12.6% of Nahma Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Nahma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Masonville Township | C | 39.6% | 14.4% | 16.1% | ZIP 49878 |
| Ensign Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Munising Township | C | 37.6% | 14.6% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Fairbanks Township | — | — | — | — |
Garden Township, Ensign Township and Fairbanks 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 Nahma Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nahma Township
Why doesn’t Nahma 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 Nahma Township.
What hospital is closest to Nahma Township?
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in Manistique, 21.2 miles in a straight line from Nahma Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nahma 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.