Where Raber Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Raber Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49736, 49774, 49719. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Raber Township
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Raber Township
The closest emergency room is Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste Marie, 28.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Alcona Citizens for Health is closer (10.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Raber Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Raber Township runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Raber Township, and more people treating it
42.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Raber 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 Raber Township’s likely range; Raber Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49736, 49774, 49719, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Raber Township
No hospital or community health center in Raber 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 Raber 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).
Out of every 100 Raber Township adults…
Raber Township runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Raber 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 Raber Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Raber 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.
11% of Raber Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
59 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Raber Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Raber 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.
Raber 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soo Township | C+ | 34.1% | 13.5% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Pickford Township | B− | 37.3% | 12.3% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Detour Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clark Township | C+ | 38% | 14.4% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
Detour 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 Raber Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Raber Township
Why doesn’t Raber 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 Raber Township.
What hospital is closest to Raber Township?
Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste Marie, 28.1 miles in a straight line from Raber Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Raber 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.