Where Pinora Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pinora Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49677, 49623, 49656. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pinora Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pinora Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Pinora Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Pinora Township
62% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 19.4% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Pinora Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.2%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. 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 Pinora Township’s likely range; Pinora Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49677, 49623, 49656, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pinora Township adults…
Pinora Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pinora 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.
56 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Pinora Township
No hospital or community health center in Pinora 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 Pinora 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 Pinora Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Pinora 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.
19.1% of Pinora Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Pinora 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ellsworth Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincoln Township | C− | 39.2% | 13.2% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Chase Township | D | 39.1% | 14.1% | 19.9% | ZIP codes |
Cherry Valley Township and Ellsworth 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 Pinora Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pinora Township
Why doesn’t Pinora 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 Pinora Township.
What hospital is closest to Pinora Township?
Corewell Health Reed City Hospital in Reed City, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Pinora 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 Pinora 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.