Where Rust Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rust Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49746, 48619, 49709. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rust Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Rust Township
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.7%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.4%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Rust Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Rust Township
61.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 19.4% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Rust Township
The closest emergency room is Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena in Alpena, 26.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Thunder Bay Community Health Service is closer (9.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Rust Township, and more people treating it
45.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. 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 Rust Township’s likely range; Rust Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49746, 48619, 49709, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rust Township adults…
Rust Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rust Township is an older town: 36% 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 Rust Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rust Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Rust Township
No hospital or community health center in Rust 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 Rust 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.
126 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
How Rust Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Rust 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.
17.6% of Rust Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Rust 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillman Township | D | 39.4% | 16.7% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Avery Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Loud Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clinton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ossineke Township | C− | 40.6% | 15.1% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Green Township | D | 40.9% | 15.8% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
Avery Township, Loud Township and Clinton 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 Rust Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rust Township
Why doesn’t Rust 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 Rust Township.
What hospital is closest to Rust Township?
Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena in Alpena, 26.6 miles in a straight line from Rust 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 Rust Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Thunder Bay Community Health Service - Hillman in Hillman, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rust 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.