Onaway State Park · Public domainWhere North Allis Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Allis Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49765. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Allis Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in North Allis Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, North Allis Township runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 38 miles from North Allis Township
The closest emergency room is Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 37.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Thunder Bay Community Health Service is closer (4.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in North Allis Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in North Allis Township, and more people treating it
43% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.3% 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 North Allis Township’s likely range; North Allis Township’s figures come from ZIP code 49765, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 North Allis Township adults…
North Allis Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
North Allis Township is an older town: 29% 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 North Allis Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near North Allis Township
No hospital or community health center in North Allis 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 North Allis 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.
26 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of North Allis Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How North Allis Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 North Allis 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.
17.3% of North Allis Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
North Allis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allis Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ocqueoc Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bearinger Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Waverly Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Onaway | — | — | — | — |
Allis Township, Ocqueoc Township, Bearinger Township, Waverly Township and Onaway: 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 North Allis Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Allis Township
Why doesn’t North Allis 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 North Allis Township.
Where can I get low-cost care near North Allis Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Thunder Bay Community Health Service - Onaway in Onaway, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Allis 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.