Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Where Readmond Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Readmond Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49740, 49769. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Readmond Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Readmond Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.3%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.4%), vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Readmond 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 arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Readmond Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.1% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (76.3% vs 68%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Readmond Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 12 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 Readmond Township’s likely range; Readmond Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49740, 49769, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Readmond Township adults…
Readmond Township runs above MI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Readmond 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 Readmond Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Readmond 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.
7.7% of Readmond Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Readmond Township
No hospital or community health center in Readmond 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 Readmond 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.
65 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
How Readmond Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Readmond Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Readmond 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.
Readmond 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Friendship Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cross Village Township | — | — | — | — |
Center Township, Friendship Township and Cross Village 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 Readmond Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Readmond Township
Why doesn’t Readmond 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 Readmond Township.
What hospital is closest to Readmond Township?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Readmond Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Readmond 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.