Where Pleasantview Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pleasantview Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49740, 49769, 49706. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pleasantview Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Pleasantview Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34%), vs 29.1% across Michigan. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Pleasantview Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.3% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (90.5% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Pleasantview 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 Pleasantview Township’s likely range; Pleasantview Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49740, 49769, 49706, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pleasantview Township adults…
Pleasantview Township runs above MI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Pleasantview Township is an older town: 34% 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 Pleasantview Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pleasantview 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.
9.1% of Pleasantview Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Pleasantview Township
No hospital or community health center in Pleasantview 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 Pleasantview 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.
125 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Pleasantview Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pleasantview Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Pleasantview 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.
Pleasantview 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Maple River Township | C+ | 36.1% | 13.2% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Little Traverse Township | B+ | 32.6% | 12.3% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| West Traverse Township | A− | 31.8% | 12.5% | 11.5% | ZIP 49740 |
| Center Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Littlefield Township | B− | 35.8% | 11.8% | 16.1% | ZIP 49706 |
Friendship Township and Center 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 Pleasantview Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pleasantview Township
Why doesn’t Pleasantview 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 Pleasantview Township.
What hospital is closest to Pleasantview Township?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Pleasantview Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pleasantview Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alcona Health Center Emmet County Site in Harbor Springs, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pleasantview 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.