Where Peacock Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Peacock Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49304, 49644, 49656. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Peacock Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Peacock Township
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.7%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.4%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Peacock Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Peacock Township
60% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 20.3% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
More Peacock Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.9%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. There are 77 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
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 Peacock Township’s likely range; Peacock Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49304, 49644, 49656, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Peacock Township adults…
Peacock Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Peacock Township is an older town: 41% 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 Peacock Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Peacock 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.
77 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Peacock Township
No hospital or community health center in Peacock 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 Peacock 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 Peacock Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Peacock 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.
20.8% of Peacock Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Peacock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauble Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Newkirk Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Webber Township | D | 42.5% | 18.1% | 22% | ZIP codes |
Sauble Township, Newkirk Township and Eden 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 Peacock Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Peacock Township
Why doesn’t Peacock 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 Peacock Township.
What hospital is closest to Peacock Township?
Corewell Health Reed City Hospital in Reed City, 19.3 miles in a straight line from Peacock Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Peacock Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Baldwin Family Health Care in Baldwin, 8.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Peacock 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.