Smith-Culhane House · Photo: Doug Kerr (Dougtone) · CC BY-SA 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Port Austin Township is healthier than 54%
Port Austin Township differs from Michigan on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 48467. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Port Austin Township
Port Austin Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Port Austin Township is healthier than 28%. Against the 7,030 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 54%. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Port Austin 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, Port Austin Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 40% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Port Austin 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 ↓
Port Austin 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 Port Austin Township’s likely range; Port Austin Township’s figures come from ZIP code 48467, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Port Austin Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Port Austin Township is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 76% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Port Austin Township’s median household income is $53,750; among the 7,030 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Where Port Austin Township compares well: binge drinking, 12.5% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 84% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 90.7% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 Port Austin Township adults…
Port Austin Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Port Austin Township is an older town: 40% 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 Port Austin Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Port Austin Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Port Austin Township
No hospital or community health center in Port Austin 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 Port Austin 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.
3.8 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
How Port Austin Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Port Austin Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Port Austin 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 Port Austin Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Port Austin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Austin Township | C | 38.6% | 16.2% | 15.6% | ZIP 48467 |
| Hume Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Huron Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dwight Township | — | — | — | — |
Hume Township, Huron Township and Dwight 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 Port Austin Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Port Austin Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Port Austin Township is better than Michigan on 9 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Port Austin Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Port Austin Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.5%19.5–26 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.1–19.4 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.6–17.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.6%30.6–47.4 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.2%14–18.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.1%41.5–50.9 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.7%37.9–47.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 40.4%36.4–44.7 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.7%12.5–15.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.9%9.8–12.2 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12%10.6–13.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%8.7–13.3 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.6%13.2–18.3 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.5%24.8–34.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.5%10.2–15.2 | 15.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.8%25.7–38.5 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.8–8.3 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 84%81.2–86.8 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.7%64.1–71 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.7%89.4–91.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84.2%81.6–86.6 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.2%70.6–79.4 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%68.1–82.6 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%21.5–29.3 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.8%25.1–35.1 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%18.2–24.9 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.2%11–15.8 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7.5–10.4 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%5.9–7.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.7%10.6–15.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.7%32.9–42.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.9%17.3–22.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%12–15.7 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.3%10–12.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.6 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.5–10.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 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 Port Austin Township
Is Port Austin Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Port Austin Township is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Port Austin Township?
CDC estimates 38.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 47.4%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Port Austin Township?
Mclaren Thumb Region in Bad Axe, 19.7 miles in a straight line from Port Austin Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Port Austin Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–8.3%), 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 Port Austin Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Port Austin 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.