Where Skandia Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Skandia Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49885. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Skandia Township
Skandia Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.5% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (90.2% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Skandia Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 7% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Fewer Skandia Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 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 Skandia Township’s likely range; Skandia Township’s figures come from ZIP code 49885, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Skandia Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Skandia Township adults…
Skandia Township runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of Skandia Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Skandia Township
No hospital or community health center in Skandia 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 Skandia Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
19 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Skandia Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Skandia Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Skandia 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.
Skandia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Township | B | 37.5% | 11.8% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Forsyth Township | C+ | 39.3% | 12.3% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Turin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rock River Township | B− | 36% | 12.9% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Onota Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chocolay Township | B | 37.1% | 10.7% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Limestone Township | — | — | — | — |
Turin Township, Onota Township and Limestone 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 Skandia Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Skandia Township
Why doesn’t Skandia 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 Skandia Township.
What hospital is closest to Skandia Township?
Uphs Marquette DLP Hospital in Marquette, 18.3 miles in a straight line from Skandia 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 Skandia Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sawyer Family Health Center in Gwinn, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Skandia 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.