Where Wheatland Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wheatland Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48427, 48465, 48471, 48472. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wheatland Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Wheatland Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Wheatland Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Wheatland Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.7%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Wheatland Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), 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 Wheatland Township’s likely range; Wheatland Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48427, 48465, 48471, 48472, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wheatland Township adults…
Wheatland Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
7.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Wheatland Township
No hospital or community health center in Wheatland 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 Wheatland 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Wheatland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Wheatland Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Wheatland 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.
14.9% of Wheatland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Wheatland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marion Township | C− | 39.8% | 14.1% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
| Minden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Custer Township | — | — | — | — |
Argyle Township, Minden Township and Custer 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 Wheatland Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wheatland Township
Why doesn’t Wheatland 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 Wheatland Township.
What hospital is closest to Wheatland Township?
Deckerville Community Hospital in Deckerville, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Wheatland 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 Wheatland 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.