Where Tower residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tower, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tower. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tower
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Tower
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Tower runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Tower
The closest emergency room is Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 32.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Thunder Bay Community Health Service is closer (2.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Tower
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), 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 Tower’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Tower adults…
Tower runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Tower
No hospital or community health center in Tower 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 Tower; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Tower adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Tower adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Tower 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.
18.5% of Tower adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Tower and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tower adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Tower
Why doesn’t Tower have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tower.
Where can I get low-cost care near Tower?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Thunder Bay Community Health Service - Onaway in Onaway, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tower.
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.