Where Thompson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Thompson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49854. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thompson Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Thompson Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Thompson Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 42% 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 Thompson Township
62.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 16.5% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Thompson Township, and more people treating it
43.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Thompson Township’s likely range; Thompson Township’s figures come from ZIP code 49854, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Thompson Township adults…
Thompson Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Thompson Township is an older town: 42% 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 Thompson Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Thompson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Thompson Township
1 hospital in Thompson Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Thompson 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.
156 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Thompson Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Thompson 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.
16.5% of Thompson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Thompson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hiawatha Township | C− | 39.2% | 15.2% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Garden Township | — | — | — | — |
Inwood Township and Garden 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 Thompson Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Thompson Township
Why doesn’t Thompson 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 Thompson Township.
What hospital is closest to Thompson Township?
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in Manistique, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Thompson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Thompson 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.