Healthcare in Benton Harbor, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
56.2%
20.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.5%
2.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
23.5%
11.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
3.5pp above 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
33.4%
Arthritis
33.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
38.7%
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
24.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.5%
Loneliness
40.0%
Lack of Support
34.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
49.0%
Mobility
28.1%
Cognitive
25.0%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
14.6%
Self-Care
11.5%
Independent Living
19.6%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.2 mi
Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital | 11.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital | 18.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bronson Lakeview Hospital | 29.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital Of South Bend | 32.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center | 32.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Benton Harbor has an obesity rate of 56.2%, which is 20.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.