Where Wellington Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wellington Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49753, 49746, 49776. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wellington Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wellington Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Wellington Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wellington Township, and more people treating it
44.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Wellington Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.4%), 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 Wellington Township’s likely range; Wellington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49753, 49746, 49776, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wellington Township adults…
Wellington Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wellington 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.
21 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Wellington Township
No hospital or community health center in Wellington 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 Wellington 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 Wellington Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Wellington 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.
16.1% of Wellington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Wellington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Rapids Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Montmorency Township | D | 39.2% | 16.6% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Green Township | D | 40.9% | 15.8% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Metz Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hillman Township | D | 39.4% | 16.7% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
Long Rapids Township and Metz 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 Wellington Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wellington Township
Why doesn’t Wellington 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 Wellington Township.
What hospital is closest to Wellington Township?
Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena in Alpena, 18.3 miles in a straight line from Wellington 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 Wellington Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Thunder Bay Community Health Service - Hillman in Hillman, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wellington 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.