Healthcare in Tower, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.7%
5.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.6%
6.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
2.7pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
33.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.7%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.6%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
23.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.6%
Mobility
17.7%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
29.3 mi
Mclaren Northern Michigan
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mclaren Northern Michigan | 29.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital | 30.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena | 43.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Charlevoix Area Hospital | 46.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital | 47.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Tower has an obesity rate of 41.7%, which is 5.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.6%, 6.1pp above the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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 4.0 out of 5.