Where Canada Creek Ranch residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Canada Creek Ranch, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Canada Creek Ranch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Canada Creek Ranch
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Canada Creek Ranch
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (14.9%), about twice the Michigan rate. 1 in 5 adults have had cancer (18.6%), about twice the Michigan rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.8%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Canada Creek Ranch runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 59% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, cancer and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Canada Creek Ranch, and more people treating it
55.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 89% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 38 miles from Canada Creek Ranch
The closest emergency room is Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena in Alpena, 37.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Thunder Bay Community Health Service is closer (11.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
In Canada Creek Ranch, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 5.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Michigan 6.9%), yet 24.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19.4% across the state. 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 Canada Creek Ranch’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Canada Creek Ranch adults…
Canada Creek Ranch runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Canada Creek Ranch is an older town: 59% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Canada Creek Ranch as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Canada Creek Ranch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Canada Creek Ranch
No hospital or community health center in Canada Creek Ranch 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 Canada Creek Ranch; ≈ 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.
4.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Canada Creek Ranch adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Canada Creek Ranch does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Canada Creek Ranch 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.
10.3% of Canada Creek Ranch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Canada Creek Ranch and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Canada Creek Ranch adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Canada Creek Ranch
Why doesn’t Canada Creek Ranch have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Canada Creek Ranch.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Canada Creek Ranch.
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.