Where Standish Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Standish Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48658, 48650. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Standish Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Standish Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Standish Township runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Standish Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18.1%), 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 Standish Township’s likely range; Standish Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48658, 48650, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Standish Township adults…
Standish Township runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Standish Township is an older town: 27% 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 Standish Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
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Care in and near Standish Township
No hospital or community health center in Standish 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 Standish 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Standish Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Standish Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Standish 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.
15.4% of Standish Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Standish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Arenac Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pinconning Township | C | 38.1% | 13.1% | 16.7% | ZIP 48650 |
| Standish | C− | 38.3% | 12.5% | 18.1% | CDC place |
Lincoln Township and Arenac 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 Standish Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Standish Township
Why doesn’t Standish 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 Standish Township.
What hospital is closest to Standish Township?
Saint Mary's Standish Community Hospital in Standish, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Standish Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Standish Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sterling Area Health Center Walk in Clinic in Standish, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Standish 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.