Where Detroit residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Detroit, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Detroit. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Detroit
Making ends meet is harder in Detroit
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.1%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (12.1% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (12.2% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 19.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Detroit is behind on routine checkups
It trails Alabama on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (49.9% vs 56.9%), cholesterol checks (83% vs 85.8%) and colon screening (55.4% vs 67%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Detroit
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.6%), vs 15.1% across Alabama. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Alabama figure falls outside Detroit’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.6% of Detroit adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Keeping up with care
Share of Detroit adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
Out of every 100 Detroit adults…
Detroit runs above AL on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Detroit
No hospital or community health center in Detroit itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Detroit; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Detroit adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Detroit runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 Detroit adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Detroit and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Detroit adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Detroit
Why doesn’t Detroit have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Detroit.
What hospital is closest to Detroit?
Marion Regional Medical Center in Hamilton, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Detroit’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Detroit.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.