Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Where Bay View residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bay View, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bay View. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bay View
Cancer runs high in Bay View
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Bay View is an active town
Only 19.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Few Bay View adults smoke
9.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Bay View’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bay View adults…
Bay View runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Bay View
No hospital or community health center in Bay View 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 Bay View; ≈ 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 Bay View adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Bay View adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bay View does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Bay View 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.
7% of Bay View adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Bay View 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petoskey | A | 31.2% | 9.9% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Bear Creek Township | A− | 32.1% | 10.5% | 12% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bay View adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bay View
Why doesn’t Bay View have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bay View.
What hospital is closest to Bay View?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Bay View’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bay View?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alcona Health Center Petoskey Child Health Associates in Petoskey, 0.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bay View.
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.