Healthcare in Whittemore, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.5%
6.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.5%
3.6pp 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
40.6%
Arthritis
37.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.9%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.5%
Loneliness
32.1%
Lack of Support
22.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.7%
Mobility
21.2%
Cognitive
18.3%
Hearing
10.8%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
12.2%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.0 mi
Saint Mary'S Standish Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary'S Standish Community Hospital | 19.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mymichigan Medical Center Gladwin | 34.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Scheurer Hospital | 41.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mclaren Bay Region | 46.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Whittemore has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.5%, 6.0pp 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 3.0 out of 5.