Healthcare in West Branch, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.4%
2.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.3%
5.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
3.0pp 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
36.9%
Arthritis
35.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.3%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.3%
Loneliness
32.9%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.9%
Mobility
18.8%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
11.3%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.1 mi
Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch | 3.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mymichigan Medical Center Gladwin | 18.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Saint Mary'S Standish Community Hospital | 25.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital | 33.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mymichigan Medical Center Clare | 37.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
West Branch has an obesity rate of 38.4%, which is 2.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.3%, 5.8pp above the national average. About 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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 3.5 out of 5.