Healthcare in Grand Rapids, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.4%
near the national average
Depression Rate
28.5%
5.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp 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
28.1%
Arthritis
22.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.8%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.5%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
24.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.8%
Mobility
11.7%
Cognitive
15.9%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
9.1%
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
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Spectrum Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Health | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Health Saint Mary'S | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Michigan Health - West | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Forest View Psychiatric Hospital | 6.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | 6.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Grand Rapids has an obesity rate of 36.4%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 28.5%, 5.0pp above the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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 4.3 out of 5.