Where Wilmot Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wilmot Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49799, 49795. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilmot Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wilmot Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Wilmot Township runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Wilmot Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.1%), 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 Wilmot Township’s likely range; Wilmot Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49799, 49795, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wilmot Township adults…
Wilmot 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.
83 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Wilmot Township
No hospital or community health center in Wilmot 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 Wilmot 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 Wilmot Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Wilmot Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Wilmot 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.
16.9% of Wilmot Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Wilmot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunda Township | D | 43.4% | 15.3% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Mentor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chandler Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Corwith Township | C− | 40.5% | 14.1% | 18.4% | ZIP 49795 |
Mentor Township and Chandler 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 Wilmot Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wilmot Township
Why doesn’t Wilmot 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 Wilmot Township.
What hospital is closest to Wilmot Township?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 17.2 miles in a straight line from Wilmot Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wilmot 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.