Where Turner Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Turner Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48765, 48766. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Turner Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Turner Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Turner Township runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Turner Township, and more people treating it
43% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Turner Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.6%), 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 Turner Township’s likely range; Turner Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48765, 48766, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Turner Township adults…
Turner Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Turner Township is an older town: 28% 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 Turner Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Turner Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
Care in and near Turner Township
No hospital or community health center in Turner 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 Turner 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).
How Turner Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Turner 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% of Turner Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Turner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mason Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Au Gres Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherman Township | — | — | — | — |
Whitney Township, Mason Township, Au Gres Township and Sherman 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 Turner Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Turner Township
Why doesn’t Turner 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 Turner Township.
What hospital is closest to Turner Township?
Saint Mary's Standish Community Hospital in Standish, 14.6 miles in a straight line from Turner Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Turner 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.