Healthcare in Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.0%

1.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

29.3%

5.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.9%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.2%

3.4pp 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

34.2%

Arthritis

29.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.6%

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

20.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

29.3%

Loneliness

35.0%

Lack of Support

23.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.0%

Mobility

15.6%

Cognitive

17.9%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

10.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Sault Ste. Marie has an obesity rate of 35.0%, which is 1.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 29.3%, 5.8pp above the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.