Photo: rossograph · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Beulah residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Beulah, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Beulah. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beulah
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Beulah
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.8%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (38.2%), vs 29.1% across Michigan. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Beulah runs above Michigan on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Beulah, and more people treating it
41.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 83.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Beulah keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.2% vs 80.3%) and cholesterol checks (91.5% vs 87.4%). 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 Beulah’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Beulah adults…
Beulah runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Beulah adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Beulah
No hospital or community health center in Beulah 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 Beulah; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Beulah adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Beulah does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Beulah 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.
8.3% of Beulah adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Beulah and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzonia | — | — | — | — |
Benzonia: 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 Beulah adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Beulah
Why doesn’t Beulah have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Beulah.
What hospital is closest to Beulah?
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Beulah’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 Beulah?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northwest Michigan Health Services in Benzonia, 0.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Beulah.
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.