Where Chatham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chatham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chatham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chatham
Cancer and arthritis run high in Chatham
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.7%), vs 29.1% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Fewer Chatham 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 Chatham’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Chatham adults…
Chatham runs above MI on 3 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.
9.9% of Chatham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Chatham
No hospital or community health center in Chatham 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 Chatham; ≈ 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.
1.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Chatham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Chatham adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Chatham 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.
Chatham 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 Chatham adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chatham
Why doesn’t Chatham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chatham.
What hospital is closest to Chatham?
Munising Memorial Hospital in Munising, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Chatham’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chatham.
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.