Where Wilber Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wilber Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48730, 48750, 48748. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilber Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Wilber Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 12.9%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Wilber Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wilber Township, and more people treating it
45.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. 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 Wilber Township’s likely range; Wilber Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48730, 48750, 48748, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wilber Township adults…
Wilber Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wilber Township is an older town: 36% 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 Wilber Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wilber Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Wilber Township
No hospital or community health center in Wilber 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 Wilber 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.
164 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Wilber Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Wilber 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.
14.4% of Wilber Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Wilber 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscoda Township | D | 40.4% | 16.5% | 19.6% | ZIP codes |
| Baldwin Township | C | 37% | 14.9% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Plainfield Township | D | 39.5% | 17.4% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| Au Sable Township | D | 39.6% | 15.8% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
| Tawas Township | C | 37.2% | 14.6% | 16.5% | ZIP 48763 |
| Sand Lake | — | — | — | — |
Sand Lake: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wilber Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wilber Township
Why doesn’t Wilber 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 Wilber Township.
What hospital is closest to Wilber Township?
Tawas St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Wilber 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 Wilber Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ahc Oscoda Area High School SBHC in Oscoda, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wilber 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.