Healthcare in Fountain, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.9%
5.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.3%
4.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
36.5%
Arthritis
32.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.0%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.3%
Loneliness
32.0%
Lack of Support
22.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.3%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.8%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.7 mi
Corewell Health Ludington Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Ludington Hospital | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital | 12.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus | 31.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Corewell Health Reed City Hospital | 33.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital | 34.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Fountain has an obesity rate of 41.9%, which is 5.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.3%, 4.8pp above the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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 4.0 out of 5.