Photo: Forevercry · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Bridgman is healthier than 79%
Bridgman differs from Michigan on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bridgman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bridgman
Bridgman is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Bridgman is healthier than 60%. Against the 10,156 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 79%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Bridgman
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.7%), vs 29.1% across Michigan. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Bridgman 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 Bridgman’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
What’s behind Bridgman’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bridgman is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 68% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 46%).
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). Bridgman’s median household income is $66,603; among the 10,156 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 79%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Bridgman adults…
Bridgman runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bridgman is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bridgman as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.6% of Bridgman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Bridgman
No hospital or community health center in Bridgman 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 Bridgman; ≈ 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 mile of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Bridgman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Bridgman adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Bridgman 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.
Bridgman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgman | B | 35.7% | 12.2% | 13.1% | CDC place |
| Lake Township | B | 35.9% | 12.1% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bridgman adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bridgman
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bridgman is better than Michigan on 6 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Bridgman’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bridgman | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.8%15.2–20.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.5–16.4 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14–18 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.7%29.6–42.4 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.4–14.1 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%34.7–42.9 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%33.6–41.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.7%30.3–37.3 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.8 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.6%10.5–12.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.5%7.2–9.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%7.9–12 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%10.9–15.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.1%20–28.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.8–18.3 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%29.7–40.2 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.3–6.9 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.5–83.6 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.6%66.7–72.7 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%88–90.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%76.8–82.3 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75%71.1–78.8 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%70.4–82.8 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%22.4–29.6 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.1%25.5–34.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.3–24.1 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.6%8.6–12.8 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.3%6.8–9.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.2–7.2 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.1–7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%7.7–11.8 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.3%28.1–36.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%12.6–17.1 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.3–14.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7–9.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–4.1 | 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 Bridgman
Is Bridgman a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bridgman is healthier than 60% 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 Bridgman?
CDC estimates 35.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 42.4%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bridgman?
Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph in St. Joseph, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Bridgman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bridgman have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–6.9%), 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 Bridgman 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 Bridgman.
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.