M-28-Sand River Bridge · Photo: Andrew Jameson · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Onota Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Onota Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49822, 49806, 49825, 49885. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Onota Township
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Onota Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (38.5%), vs 29.1% across Michigan. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Onota Township runs above Michigan on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Onota Township, and more people treating it
42% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Onota Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.9% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (72.6% vs 68%). 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 Onota Township’s likely range; Onota Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49822, 49806, 49825, 49885, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Onota Township adults…
Onota Township runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Onota Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Onota Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Onota Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Onota Township
No hospital or community health center in Onota 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 Onota 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.
78 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Onota Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Onota Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Onota 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.
9.6% of Onota Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Onota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock River Township | B− | 36% | 12.9% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Chocolay Township | B | 37.1% | 10.7% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Skandia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Au Train Township | C+ | 36.9% | 12.9% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
Skandia 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 Onota Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Onota Township
Why doesn’t Onota 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 Onota Township.
What hospital is closest to Onota Township?
Munising Memorial Hospital in Munising, 15.8 miles in a straight line from Onota 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 Onota 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.