Where Camden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Camden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Camden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Camden
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Camden
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15%), about twice the Michigan rate. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.7% across Michigan. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Camden runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Camden
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (28.2%), about twice the Michigan rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Camden
54.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 20.8% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). 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 Camden’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Camden adults…
Camden runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Camden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Camden
No hospital or community health center in Camden 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 Camden; ≈ 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 Camden adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Camden runs above Michigan.
4 in 10 Camden 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.
34.4% of Camden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Camden and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Camden adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Camden
Why doesn’t Camden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Camden.
What hospital is closest to Camden?
Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Camden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Camden.
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.