Where Otto Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Otto Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49452, 49421, 49425. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Otto Township
Dental care lags in Otto Township
62% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 15.7% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Otto Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.4%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Otto Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
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 Otto Township’s likely range; Otto Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49452, 49421, 49425, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Otto 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.
64 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Otto Township adults…
Otto Township runs above MI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Otto Township
No hospital or community health center in Otto 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 Otto 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).
How Otto Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Otto 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.
17.8% of Otto Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Otto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Township | D | 41.7% | 13.4% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| Grant Township | C | 41.3% | 12.8% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Blue Lake Township | C | 42.8% | 12.1% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
| Ferry Township | C− | 40.9% | 13.6% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Otto Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Otto Township
Why doesn’t Otto 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 Otto Township.
What hospital is closest to Otto Township?
Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus in Shelby, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Otto 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 Otto 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.