On CDC estimates, Plainfield Township is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Plainfield Township differs from Michigan on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48739, 48761, 48748, 48737. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plainfield Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Plainfield Township
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.3%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.2%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.9%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Plainfield Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Plainfield Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.2%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. There are 128 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Plainfield Township, and more people treating it
48.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 83.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Plainfield Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Plainfield Township is healthier than 13%. Against the 6,475 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 28%. Health Grade ↓
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 Plainfield Township’s likely range; Plainfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48739, 48761, 48748, 48737, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Plainfield Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Plainfield Township is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns, #645 of 701 in Michigan. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 50% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Plainfield Township’s median household income is $52,035; among the 6,475 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Plainfield Township compares well: binge drinking, 12.6% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 83.3% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.4% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 Plainfield Township adults…
Plainfield Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Plainfield Township is an older town: 39% 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 Plainfield Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
128 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Plainfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Plainfield Township
1 community health center in Plainfield Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Plainfield 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 Plainfield Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Plainfield 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.
17.2% of Plainfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Plainfield Township and the towns around it
Plainfield Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Township | D | 39.5% | 17.4% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| Oscoda Township | D | 40.4% | 16.5% | 19.6% | ZIP codes |
| Goodar Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hill Township | C− | 38.9% | 16.4% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Wilber Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Reno Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grant Township | C− | 38.1% | 15.6% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Curtis Township | D | 41.8% | 18.8% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
Goodar Township, Wilber Township and Reno 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 Plainfield Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Plainfield Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Plainfield Township is better than Michigan on 4 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Plainfield Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Plainfield Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.3%23.2–29.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.2–21.4 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.3–18.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%32.7–46.5 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.4%15.4–19.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.4%44.6–52.2 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.9%39.8–48 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 41.6%38.1–45 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.6–13.1 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.3%12.1–14.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 12.2%11.1–13.6 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.3%12.5–16.1 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.1%14.5–20.1 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.3%16.7–21.9 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.2%27.8–36.8 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.6%10.5–14.6 | 15.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.2%28–38.7 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6.2–9.1 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.3%80.8–85.6 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63%59.8–66 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%88.1–90.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.6%81.3–85.6 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.4%67.3–75 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%67.7–80 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%23.4–30.1 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%26.1–34.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%18.9–25 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.4%14–19.1 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%9.1–12.1 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.2%14.5–19.9 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.2%37–45.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.8%20–25.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.3–17.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.5%11.3–13.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.3–7.8 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Plainfield Township
Is Plainfield Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Plainfield Township is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health, #645 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Plainfield Township?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.7% and 46.5%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Plainfield Township?
Tawas St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Plainfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Plainfield Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–9.1%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Plainfield Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Plainfield 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.