On CDC estimates, Nunda Township is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Nunda Township differs from Michigan on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49799, 49765, 49705. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nunda Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Nunda Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Nunda Township runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% 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 26 miles from Nunda Township
The closest emergency room is Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 25.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Alcona Citizens for Health is closer (13.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Nunda Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.4%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Nunda Township, and more people treating it
42.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 80.7% 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 Nunda Township’s likely range; Nunda Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49799, 49765, 49705, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Nunda Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nunda Township is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 31% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 6%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Nunda Township’s median household income is $58,707; among the 8,567 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 18%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Nunda Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Nunda Township adults…
Nunda Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Nunda Township is an older town: 26% 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 Nunda Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Nunda Township
No hospital or community health center in Nunda 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 Nunda 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.
124 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Nunda Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Nunda Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Nunda 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.
17.2% of Nunda Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Nunda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunda Township | D | 43.4% | 15.3% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Walker Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wilmot Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ellis Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Forest Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Corwith Township | C− | 40.5% | 14.1% | 18.4% | ZIP 49795 |
Walker Township, Wilmot Township and Ellis Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Forest Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nunda Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Nunda Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Nunda Township is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Nunda Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Nunda Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.6%20.4–27.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.4–19.7 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.2–20.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.4%35.4–51.4 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.3%13.3–17.4 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.9%38.5–47.1 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%35.5–44.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.7%32.9–40.4 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.7–13.5 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.1%10–12.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%8.7–11 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12%10.4–13.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.1%13.2–19.3 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.4%16.2–22.4 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.4%23.8–33.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.1–17.9 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%27.8–41.2 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.7–8.8 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78.3–84.5 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.8%61.3–68.3 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86–89.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%77.9–83.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%61.5–71.6 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.7%63.4–79.5 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.1%24.3–32.1 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%25.9–35.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19–26.2 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.5%13.7–19.4 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%9.9–13.6 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%7.9–10.6 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.5–10 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.2%14.4–20.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.4%32.6–42.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.8%16.2–21.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.2–18.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.2%9–11.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.5–7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.2–11.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.5–5.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Nunda Township
Is Nunda Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nunda Township is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 18%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Nunda Township?
CDC estimates 43.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.4% and 51.4%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Nunda Township?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 25.5 miles in a straight line from Nunda Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Nunda Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.8%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Nunda Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nunda 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.