Healthcare in Walker, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.0%
3.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
28.6%
5.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.1%
2.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
4.3pp 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
30.1%
Arthritis
24.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.7%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.6%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.4%
Mobility
10.2%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
7.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.4 mi
Spectrum Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Health | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Health Saint Mary'S | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Michigan Health - West | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | 10.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Forest View Psychiatric Hospital | 12.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Walker has an obesity rate of 33.0%, which is 3.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.6%, 5.1pp above the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.3 out of 5.