Healthcare in Lawton, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.9%
1.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.0%
4.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
2.4pp 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
36.3%
Arthritis
32.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.4%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.0%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
22.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.4%
Mobility
16.4%
Cognitive
16.1%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
5.9 mi
Bronson Lakeview Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronson Lakeview Hospital | 5.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital | 13.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Bronson Methodist Hospital | 16.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Three Rivers Health | 16.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital | 18.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lawton has an obesity rate of 37.9%, which is 1.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.0%, 4.5pp above the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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.