Photo: Andrew Jameson · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Union Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Union Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49696, 49649, 49633, 49690. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Union Township
Union Township is an older town
26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Union Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Fewer Union Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 9 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 Union Township’s likely range; Union Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49696, 49649, 49633, 49690, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Union Township adults…
On every condition, Union Township is about the same as Michigan. Tap one to see it as people.
Union Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Union Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.6% of Union Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Union Township
No hospital or community health center in Union 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 Union Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
189 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Union Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Union Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Union 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.
Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater Township | A− | 33.7% | 10.7% | 11% | ZIP codes |
| Boardman Township | C− | 39.7% | 13.2% | 19.8% | ZIP codes |
| East Bay Township | A− | 34.8% | 10.1% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Fife Lake Township | C | 38.3% | 12.3% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Union Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Union Township
Why doesn’t Union 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 Union Township.
What hospital is closest to Union Township?
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center in Kalkaska, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Union 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 Union 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.