Where Stannard Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stannard Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49912, 49967. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stannard Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Stannard Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.5%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 11.9%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Stannard Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 43% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 35 miles from Stannard Township
The closest emergency room is Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L' Anse, 35.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center is closer (20.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Stannard Township, and more people treating it
47.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Stannard Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 8 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 Stannard Township’s likely range; Stannard Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49912, 49967, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Stannard Township adults…
Stannard Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Stannard Township is an older town: 43% 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 Stannard Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Stannard Township
No hospital or community health center in Stannard 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 Stannard 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 Stannard 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.
12% of Stannard Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
81 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Stannard Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Stannard Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Stannard 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.
Stannard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Interior Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Haight Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Greenland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Laird Township | — | — | — | — | |
| McMillan Township | — | — | — | — |
Rockland Township, Interior Township, Haight Township, Greenland Township, Laird Township and McMillan 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 Stannard Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stannard Township
Why doesn’t Stannard 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 Stannard Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stannard 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.