Where Benton Heights residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Benton Heights, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Benton Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Benton Heights
More Benton Heights adults get no exercise
46.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan (about twice the Michigan rate). Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Benton Heights
41.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 40.7% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Benton Heights
1 in 3 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (31.2%), 4 times the Michigan rate. Food insecurity (49.5% vs 15.4%) and no reliable transportation (26.3% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 55.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% 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 Benton Heights’ likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Benton Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
55.1% of Benton Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Benton Heights adults…
Benton Heights runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Benton Heights residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Benton Heights
1 community health center in Benton Heights, 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 Benton Heights; ≈ 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 Benton Heights adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Benton Heights runs above Michigan.
2 in 5 Benton Heights 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.
Benton Heights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Township | D− | 48.3% | 19.5% | 22.4% | ZIP 49022 |
| Benton Harbor | D− | 56.2% | 23.5% | 28% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Benton Heights adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Benton Heights
Why doesn’t Benton Heights have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Benton Heights.
What hospital is closest to Benton Heights?
Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph in St. Joseph, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Benton Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Benton Heights?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Intercare Women's Health Center in Benton Harbor, 1.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Benton Heights.
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.