Photo: Gpwitteveen · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Weldon Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Weldon Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49683, 49616, 49617. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Weldon Township
Out of every 100 Weldon Township adults…
Weldon Township runs above MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Weldon Township
No hospital or community health center in Weldon 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 Weldon 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.
100 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Weldon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Weldon Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Weldon 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.
14.2% of Weldon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Weldon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Township | B− | 35.9% | 13.5% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Colfax Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Springdale Township | C | 37.5% | 13.7% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Joyfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzonia Township | B− | 36.1% | 13.3% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Thompsonville | — | — | — | — |
Colfax Township, Joyfield Township and Thompsonville: 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 Weldon Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Weldon Township
Why doesn’t Weldon 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 Weldon Township.
What hospital is closest to Weldon Township?
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Weldon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Weldon Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northwest Michigan Health Services in Benzonia, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Weldon 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.