Photo: rossograph · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Benzonia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Benzonia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Benzonia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Benzonia
Cancer runs high in Benzonia
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Fewer Benzonia adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Benzonia is insured
Only 4.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 6.9% across Michigan. 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 Benzonia’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Benzonia adults…
Benzonia runs above MI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of Benzonia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Keeping up with care
Share of Benzonia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Benzonia
No hospital or community health center in Benzonia 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 Benzonia; ≈ 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Benzonia adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Benzonia 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.
Benzonia and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beulah | — | — | — | — |
Beulah: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Benzonia adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Benzonia
Why doesn’t Benzonia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Benzonia.
What hospital is closest to Benzonia?
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Benzonia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Benzonia?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northwest Michigan Health Services in Benzonia, 1.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Benzonia.
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.