Where Platte Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Platte Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49640. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Platte Township
Cancer and heart disease run high in Platte Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.7%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Platte Township runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Platte Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.3% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (90.7% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Platte Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Platte Township’s likely range; Platte Township’s figures come from ZIP code 49640, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Platte Township adults…
Platte Township runs above MI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Platte Township is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Platte Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Platte Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Platte Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Platte Township
No hospital or community health center in Platte 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 Platte 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.
69 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Platte Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Platte Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Platte 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.
Platte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Township | B− | 35.9% | 13.5% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Almira Township | B+ | 35.1% | 10.5% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Empire Township | A− | 31.3% | 12.7% | 9.7% | ZIP codes |
| Inland Township | B | 36% | 11% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Benzonia Township | B− | 36.1% | 13.3% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
Lake 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 Platte Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Platte Township
Why doesn’t Platte 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 Platte Township.
What hospital is closest to Platte Township?
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Platte 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 Platte Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northwest Michigan Health Services in Benzonia, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Platte 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.