Where Sweetwater Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sweetwater Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49402, 49304. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sweetwater Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Sweetwater Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.9%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Sweetwater Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Sweetwater Township
60.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 17.2% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Sweetwater Township, and more people treating it
46% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Sweetwater Township
The closest emergency room is Corewell Health Ludington Hospital in Ludington, 21.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Baldwin Family Health Care is closer (6.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Sweetwater Township’s likely range; Sweetwater Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49402, 49304, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sweetwater Township adults…
Sweetwater Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sweetwater Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Sweetwater Township
No hospital or community health center in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater 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.
80 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Sweetwater Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Sweetwater 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.
17.2% of Sweetwater Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Sweetwater 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauble Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Webber Township | D | 42.5% | 18.1% | 22% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Branch Township | C− | 41.5% | 15.2% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
Sauble Township and Lake 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 Sweetwater Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sweetwater Township
Why doesn’t Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater Township.
What hospital is closest to Sweetwater Township?
Corewell Health Ludington Hospital in Ludington, 21.3 miles in a straight line from Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Baldwin Family Health Care in Baldwin, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sweetwater 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.