Healthcare in Kalamazoo, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.8%
5.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.4%
7.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
30.4%
Arthritis
22.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.1%
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
23.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.4%
Loneliness
39.0%
Lack of Support
25.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.0%
Mobility
13.2%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
12.1%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital | 1.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Bronson Methodist Hospital | 1.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Borgess Medical Center | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bronson Lakeview Hospital | 16.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Battle Creek Va Medical Center | 17.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
Kalamazoo has an obesity rate of 41.8%, which is 5.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.4%, 7.9pp above the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.1% 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 3.7 out of 5.