Healthcare in Alden, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.5%
2.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
5.9pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
43.1%
Arthritis
40.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
15.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
13.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
28.0%
Lack of Support
18.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.9%
Mobility
16.2%
Cognitive
10.8%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.0 mi
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalkaska Memorial Health Center | 16.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Munson Medical Center | 21.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Charlevoix Area Hospital | 27.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital | 30.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital | 35.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Alden has an obesity rate of 33.5%, which is 2.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 4.7% of adults lack health insurance. 86.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.