Where Atlantic Mine residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Atlantic Mine, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Atlantic Mine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Atlantic Mine
Binge drinking is the habit Atlantic Mine doesn’t win on
19.5% of adults binge drink, vs 15.9% across Michigan, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Atlantic Mine
Atlantic Mine runs below Michigan on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.6% vs 3.7%), diabetes (8.6% vs 11.9%) and heart disease (5.1% vs 7%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%). Conditions ↓
Atlantic Mine is an active town
Only 19% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% 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 Atlantic Mine’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
Out of every 100 Atlantic Mine adults…
Atlantic Mine runs below MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Atlantic Mine
No hospital or community health center in Atlantic Mine 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 Atlantic Mine; ≈ 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 Atlantic Mine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Atlantic Mine adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Atlantic Mine 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.
9.1% of Atlantic Mine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Atlantic Mine 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 Atlantic Mine adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Atlantic Mine
Why doesn’t Atlantic Mine have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Atlantic Mine.
What hospital is closest to Atlantic Mine?
Up Health System Portage in Hancock, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Atlantic Mine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Atlantic Mine?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hancock Family Health Center in Hancock, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Atlantic Mine.
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.