Healthcare in Pontiac, MI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.5%

7.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.8%

1.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.0%

4.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.6%

3.0pp above 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

32.3%

Arthritis

25.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.3%

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

20.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.8%

Loneliness

37.7%

Lack of Support

30.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.4%

Mobility

18.2%

Cognitive

19.3%

Hearing

6.2%

Vision

9.1%

Self-Care

6.8%

Independent Living

12.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.7 mi

Mclaren Oakland

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mclaren Oakland0.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Pontiac General Hospital1.6 miAcute Care Hospitals——
Trinity Health Oakland Hospital1.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Havenwyck Hospital3.5 miPsychiatric——
Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital8.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Pontiac has an obesity rate of 43.5%, which is 7.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.