Where Pointe Aux Barques Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pointe Aux Barques Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 48467. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pointe Aux Barques Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Pointe Aux Barques Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.9%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.7%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 12%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Pointe Aux Barques Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pointe Aux Barques Township, and more people treating it
46.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 84.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Pointe Aux Barques Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84% vs 80.3%) and cholesterol checks (90.7% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Pointe Aux Barques Township’s likely range; Pointe Aux Barques Township’s figures come from ZIP code 48467, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pointe Aux Barques Township adults…
Pointe Aux Barques Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pointe Aux Barques Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Pointe Aux Barques Township
No hospital or community health center in Pointe Aux Barques 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 Pointe Aux Barques 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.
2.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Pointe Aux Barques Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pointe Aux Barques Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Pointe Aux Barques 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.
12.7% of Pointe Aux Barques Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Pointe Aux Barques Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pointe Aux Barques Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pointe Aux Barques Township
Why doesn’t Pointe Aux Barques 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 Pointe Aux Barques Township.
What hospital is closest to Pointe Aux Barques Township?
Mclaren Thumb Region in Bad Axe, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Pointe Aux Barques Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pointe Aux Barques 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.