Healthcare in Tawas City, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.2%
1.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.2%
3.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
39.9%
Arthritis
35.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.0%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.2%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
22.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.5%
Mobility
18.8%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
28.8 mi
Saint Mary'S Standish Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary'S Standish Community Hospital | 28.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch | 35.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Scheurer Hospital | 35.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mclaren Thumb Region | 41.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mymichigan Medical Center Gladwin | 48.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Tawas City has an obesity rate of 37.2%, which is 1.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.