Healthcare in Merrill, MI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.2%

near the national average

Depression Rate

29.4%

5.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.3%

1.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.0%

2.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.4%

Arthritis

33.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

20.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

29.4%

Loneliness

34.6%

Lack of Support

23.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.9%

Mobility

18.2%

Cognitive

17.7%

Hearing

9.1%

Vision

6.3%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

11.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

15.7 mi

Healthsource Saginaw

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Healthsource Saginaw	15.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Mymichigan Medical Center Alma	17.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Covenant Medical Center	18.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Ascension St Mary'S Hospital	22.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Mclaren Bay Region	26.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Merrill has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 29.4%, 5.9pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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 2.3 out of 5.