Where Advance residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Advance, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Advance. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Advance
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Advance
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (15.6%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (38.7%), vs 29.1% across Michigan. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Advance runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 37% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Advance keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.3% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (80.5% vs 68%). Checkups ↓
Advance adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26% vs 32.4%), frequent mental distress (11.9% vs 17.6%), lack of emotional support (16.9% vs 23.1%) and depression (21.7% vs 25.7%) all run below Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
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 Michigan figure falls outside Advance’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Advance adults…
Advance runs below MI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Advance is an older town: 37% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Advance as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Advance adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Advance adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Advance does better than Michigan.
1 in 4 Advance 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.
Care in and near Advance
No hospital or community health center in Advance 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 Advance; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.9% of Advance adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Advance and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eveline Township | B− | 36.2% | 12.2% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Wilson Township | B | 35.6% | 11.8% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Boyne City | B+ | 35.1% | 11.5% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Advance adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Advance
Why doesn’t Advance have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Advance.
What hospital is closest to Advance?
Charlevoix Area Hospital in Charlevoix, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Advance’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Advance?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Jordan Family Health Center in East Jordan, 5.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Advance.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan 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.