Healthcare in Wellston, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.1%
4.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.0%
5.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.1%
3.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
2.2pp 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
39.5%
Arthritis
36.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.8%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.0%
Loneliness
31.8%
Lack of Support
23.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.9%
Mobility
19.5%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
12.0 mi
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital | 12.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital | 21.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Corewell Health Ludington Hospital | 28.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital | 30.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Corewell Health Reed City Hospital | 31.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Wellston has an obesity rate of 40.1%, which is 4.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.0%, 5.5pp above the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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.