Where Pleasanton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pleasanton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49614, 49683. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pleasanton Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Pleasanton Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.3%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Pleasanton Township runs above Michigan on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Pleasanton Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 8 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 Pleasanton Township’s likely range; Pleasanton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49614, 49683, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pleasanton Township adults…
Pleasanton Township runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.2% of Pleasanton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Pleasanton Township
No hospital or community health center in Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton 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.
12 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Pleasanton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Pleasanton Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Pleasanton 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.
Pleasanton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Springdale Township | C | 37.5% | 13.7% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Bear Lake Township | C+ | 36.4% | 13.6% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Joyfield Township | — | — | — | — |
Arcadia Township and Joyfield 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 Pleasanton Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pleasanton Township
Why doesn’t Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton Township.
What hospital is closest to Pleasanton Township?
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton 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.