Where Atlanta residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Atlanta, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Atlanta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Atlanta
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Atlanta
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Atlanta runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 35 miles from Atlanta
The closest emergency room is Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena in Alpena, 34.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Thunder Bay Community Health Service is closer (0.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Atlanta, and more people treating it
42.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Atlanta’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Atlanta adults…
Atlanta runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Atlanta is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Atlanta as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Atlanta
1 community health center in Atlanta, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Atlanta; ≈ 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 Atlanta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
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How Atlanta adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Atlanta 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.
13.4% of Atlanta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Atlanta 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 Atlanta adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Atlanta
Why doesn’t Atlanta have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Atlanta.
Where can I get low-cost care near Atlanta?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Thunder Bay Comm Health Service - Atlanta in Atlanta, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Atlanta.
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.