Where Orient Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Orient Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49679, 48632. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orient Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Orient Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 11.6%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Orient Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Orient Township, and more people treating it
41.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 80.9% 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 Orient Township’s likely range; Orient Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49679, 48632, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Orient Township adults…
Orient Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Orient Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Orient Township
No hospital or community health center in Orient 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 Orient 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.
2.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Orient Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Orient 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.
13.5% of Orient Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Orient 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Township | C− | 38.8% | 14.2% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Evart Township | D | 39.9% | 14.5% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Garfield Township | C− | 40% | 15.2% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Fork Township | C− | 38.3% | 14.2% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Orient Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Orient Township
Why doesn’t Orient 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 Orient Township.
What hospital is closest to Orient Township?
Corewell Health Reed City Hospital in Reed City, 19.4 miles in a straight line from Orient 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 Orient 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.