Photo: Keller.baum · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Bellaire is healthier than 95%
Bellaire differs from Michigan on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bellaire. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bellaire
Bellaire is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Bellaire is healthier than 69%. Against the 7,673 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 95%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Bellaire
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Fewer Bellaire adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Bellaire’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Bellaire’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bellaire is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 75% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 53%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Bellaire’s median household income is $55,789; among the 7,673 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 95%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Bellaire adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Bellaire adults…
Bellaire runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bellaire
No hospital or community health center in Bellaire 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 Bellaire; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Bellaire adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Bellaire adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Bellaire 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.
Bellaire and the towns around it
Bellaire has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire | B+ | 35.8% | 11% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Kearney Township | B | 36.1% | 13.4% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Forest Home Township | B | 35.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% | ZIP 49615 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bellaire adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bellaire
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bellaire is better than Michigan on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Bellaire’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bellaire | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%13.7–20.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.2–15.5 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.2–19 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%27.8–44 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.2–12.9 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%31.2–39.7 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%32.1–40.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.9%27.3–34.5 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.7 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.5–11.6 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.1–8.1 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.9%6.2–9.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%2.9–4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.8%5.4–8.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%9.7–16 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.7%17–26.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.4–19.3 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.8%24.7–37.6 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4–7.4 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.2–83.7 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.3%69.1–75.5 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%85.8–89.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.4–80.8 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 76%71.4–80.2 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%69.1–83.3 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%22.7–30.8 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30%24.8–35.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%16.4–24.3 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%8–14.4 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%6.5–10.7 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5–7.6 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.1–7.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.1%7.3–13.5 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.9%25–34.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%10.6–16.1 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11–15.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%6.8–9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.5–5 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.4–9.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.7–4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Bellaire
Is Bellaire a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bellaire is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bellaire?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.8% and 44%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bellaire?
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center in Kalkaska, 16.2 miles in a straight line from Bellaire’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Bellaire have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–7.4%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Bellaire more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bellaire.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.