Healthcare in Caro, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.7%
7.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.1%
5.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.6%
2.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
1.5pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
34.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.8%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.1%
Loneliness
32.6%
Lack of Support
23.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.2%
Mobility
19.7%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
12.0%
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
Nearest Hospital
0.9 mi
Mclaren Caro Region
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mclaren Caro Region | 0.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Caro Psychiatric Hospital | 0.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Hills & Dales General Hospital | 14.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Marlette Regional Hospital | 20.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Scheurer Hospital | 22.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Caro has an obesity rate of 43.7%, which is 7.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.1%, 5.6pp above the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.