Where Walker Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Walker Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49705, 49765. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walker Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Walker Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Walker Township runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Walker Township
The closest emergency room is Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 27.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Thunder Bay Community Health Service is closer (8.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Walker Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.4%), 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 Walker Township’s likely range; Walker Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49705, 49765, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Walker Township adults…
Walker Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Walker Township
No hospital or community health center in Walker 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 Walker 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.
43 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Walker Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Walker Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Walker 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.
18.2% of Walker Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Walker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunda Township | D | 43.4% | 15.3% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Ellis Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Waverly Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Forest Township | — | — | — | — |
Ellis Township and Waverly Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Forest Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Walker Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Walker Township
Why doesn’t Walker 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 Walker Township.
What hospital is closest to Walker Township?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 27.3 miles in a straight line from Walker Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Walker Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Thunder Bay Community Health Service - Onaway in Onaway, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Walker 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.