Healthcare in Portage, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.7%
near the national average
Depression Rate
27.5%
4.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.4%
2.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
5.4pp 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
35.1%
Arthritis
26.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.8%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.5%
Loneliness
32.8%
Lack of Support
20.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.4%
Mobility
10.9%
Cognitive
12.1%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.9%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.7 mi
Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital | 4.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Bronson Methodist Hospital | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Borgess Medical Center | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Three Rivers Health | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Bronson Lakeview Hospital | 16.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Portage has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 27.5%, 4.0pp above the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 3.5 out of 5.