Where Beecher residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Beecher, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Beecher. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beecher
More Beecher adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (42.5%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Beecher
44.8% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 15.4% across Michigan (3 times the Michigan rate). Utility shut-off threats (26.7% vs 8.7%) and no reliable transportation (22.5% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 50.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Beecher
48.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 28.1% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). 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 Beecher’s likely range.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
50.1% of Beecher adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Keeping up with care
Share of Beecher adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Beecher adults…
Beecher runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Beecher
1 community health center in Beecher, 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 Beecher; ≈ 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).
How Beecher adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Beecher runs above Michigan.
2 in 5 Beecher 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.
Beecher 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint | D− | 50.5% | 19.3% | 25.3% | CDC place |
| Mount Morris Township | D− | 45.6% | 16.5% | 21.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Beecher adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Beecher
Why doesn’t Beecher have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Beecher.
What hospital is closest to Beecher?
Hurley Medical Center in Flint, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Beecher’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Beecher?
12 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HCHN - Dental North in Flint, 0.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Beecher.
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.