Photo: Gpwitteveen · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Cedar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cedar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cedar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cedar
Cedar keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.6% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (91.9% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Cedar adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Cedar is insured
Only 3.8% 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 Cedar’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cedar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Cedar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Cedar adults…
Cedar runs below MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cedar
No hospital or community health center in Cedar 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 Cedar; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Cedar adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Cedar 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.
Cedar 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 Cedar adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cedar
Why doesn’t Cedar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cedar.
What hospital is closest to Cedar?
Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Cedar’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cedar?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northwest Michigan Health Services in Traverse City, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cedar.
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.