Where Slagle Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Slagle Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49638, 49668, 49601. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Slagle Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Slagle Township
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.6%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Slagle Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% 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 Slagle Township
61.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 14.7% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Slagle Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.5%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
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 Slagle Township’s likely range; Slagle Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49638, 49668, 49601, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Slagle Township adults…
Slagle Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Slagle Township is an older town: 26% 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 Slagle Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Slagle Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
53 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Slagle Township
No hospital or community health center in Slagle 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 Slagle 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).
How Slagle Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Slagle 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.
19.5% of Slagle Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Slagle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Springville Township | C− | 40.3% | 13.8% | 19.2% | ZIP 49668 |
| South Branch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dickson Township | — | — | — | — |
Boon Township, South Branch Township and Dickson 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 Slagle Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Slagle Township
Why doesn’t Slagle 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 Slagle Township.
What hospital is closest to Slagle Township?
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital in Cadillac, 18.6 miles in a straight line from Slagle Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Slagle 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.