Whitefish Point Lighthouse · Photo: Browermd · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Whitefish Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Whitefish Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49768, 49728, 49748. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whitefish Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Whitefish Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.6%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.5%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 12.3%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Whitefish Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 44% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Whitefish Township, and more people treating it
49.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 85.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Whitefish Township
The closest emergency room is Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry, 25.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Whitefish Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.5% vs 80.3%) and cholesterol checks (92.1% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Whitefish Township’s likely range; Whitefish Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49768, 49728, 49748, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Whitefish Township adults…
Whitefish Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Whitefish Township is an older town: 44% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Whitefish Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Whitefish Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Whitefish Township
No hospital or community health center in Whitefish 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 Whitefish 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.
458 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
How Whitefish Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Whitefish Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Whitefish 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.
12% of Whitefish Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Whitefish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Township | D | 40.7% | 15.2% | 19.1% | ZIP 49868 |
| Chippewa Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bay Mills Township | C− | 36.1% | 14.4% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Hulbert Township | — | — | — | — |
Chippewa Township and Hulbert 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 Whitefish Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Whitefish Township
Why doesn’t Whitefish 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 Whitefish Township.
What hospital is closest to Whitefish Township?
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry, 25.9 miles in a straight line from Whitefish 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 Whitefish 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.