Where Applegate residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Applegate, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Applegate. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Applegate
COPD and depression run high in Applegate
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (30.1%), vs 25.7% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Applegate
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.2%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. 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 Michigan figure falls outside Applegate’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Applegate adults…
Applegate runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Applegate
No hospital or community health center in Applegate 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 Applegate; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Applegate adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Applegate adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Applegate runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Applegate 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.3% of Applegate adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Applegate 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 Applegate adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Applegate
Why doesn’t Applegate have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Applegate.
What hospital is closest to Applegate?
Mckenzie Health System in Sandusky, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Applegate’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Applegate.
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.