Healthcare in Palmer, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.8%
2.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.6%
4.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
5.0pp 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
34.7%
Arthritis
28.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.8%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.6%
Loneliness
29.3%
Lack of Support
20.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.0%
Mobility
12.4%
Cognitive
14.0%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
9.1 mi
Bell Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Hospital | 9.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Uphs Marquette Dlp Hospital | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Munising Memorial Hospital | 40.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dickinson County Memorial Hospital | 41.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Iron Mountain Mi Va Medical Center | 41.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | — |
Palmer has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.6%, 4.1pp above the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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.