Where Central Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Central Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Central Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Central Lake
Cancer and arthritis run high in Central Lake
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.4%), vs 29.1% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Fewer Central Lake 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 Central Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Central Lake adults…
Central Lake runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Central Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Central Lake
No hospital or community health center in Central Lake 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 Central Lake; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Central Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Central Lake adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Central Lake 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.
Central Lake 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 Central Lake adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Central Lake
Why doesn’t Central Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Central Lake.
What hospital is closest to Central Lake?
Charlevoix Area Hospital in Charlevoix, 14.6 miles in a straight line from Central Lake’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 Central Lake?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bellaire Family Health Center in Bellaire, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Central Lake.
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.