Healthcare in Howard City, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.1%
5.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.9%
6.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.5%
1.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp 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
33.8%
Arthritis
27.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.2%
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
20.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.9%
Loneliness
34.4%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.2%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.9 mi
Spectrum Health United Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Health United Hospital | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital | 21.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sheridan Community Hospital | 24.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Corewell Health Gerber Hospital | 24.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Spectrum Health | 31.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Howard City has an obesity rate of 41.1%, which is 5.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.9%, 6.4pp above the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.