Healthcare in Shepherd, MI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.6%

5.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

28.8%

5.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.1%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

4.1pp 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

35.8%

Arthritis

31.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.2%

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

18.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.8%

Loneliness

33.5%

Lack of Support

21.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.8%

Mobility

14.8%

Cognitive

15.2%

Hearing

7.9%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.9%

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

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.2 mi

Mclaren Central Michigan

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mclaren Central Michigan8.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Mymichigan Medical Center Alma10.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Mymichigan Medical Center Clare22.7 miAcute Care Hospitals——
Sparrow Carson Hospital24.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Sheridan Community Hospital28.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Shepherd has an obesity rate of 41.6%, which is 5.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.8%, 5.3pp above the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 3.7 out of 5.