Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Where Waucedah Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waucedah Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49892, 49870, 49834. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waucedah Township
Cancer and heart disease run high in Waucedah Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Waucedah Township runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Waucedah Township, and more people treating it
40.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Waucedah 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 Waucedah Township’s likely range; Waucedah Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49892, 49870, 49834, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Waucedah Township adults…
Waucedah Township runs above MI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Waucedah Township is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Waucedah Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waucedah Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.9% of Waucedah Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Waucedah Township
No hospital or community health center in Waucedah 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 Waucedah 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.
96 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Waucedah Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Waucedah 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.
Waucedah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway Township | C+ | 38.6% | 12.8% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Breen Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Meyer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Faithorn Township | — | — | — | — |
Breen Township and Faithorn Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Meyer Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Waucedah Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Waucedah Township
Why doesn’t Waucedah 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 Waucedah Township.
What hospital is closest to Waucedah Township?
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Waucedah Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waucedah 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.