Healthcare in Battle Creek, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.4%
8.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.9%
3.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.3%
2.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp 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
36.2%
Arthritis
30.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.6%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.9%
Loneliness
34.8%
Lack of Support
25.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.8%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.4 mi
Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital | 1.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Battle Creek Va Medical Center | 2.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
| Bronson Battle Creek Hospital | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Borgess Medical Center | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oaklawn Hospital | 14.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Battle Creek has an obesity rate of 44.4%, which is 8.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.9%, 3.4pp above the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.