Photo: Gonzaga15 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Chums Corner residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chums Corner, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chums Corner. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chums Corner
Fewer Chums Corner 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 ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Chums Corner
Chums Corner runs below Michigan on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9.3% vs 11.9%), stroke (2.9% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5.6% vs 7%). A young population is part of it: only 5% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%). Conditions ↓
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 Chums Corner’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.3% of Chums Corner adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Chums Corner adults…
Chums Corner runs below MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 5% of Chums Corner residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Chums Corner
No hospital or community health center in Chums Corner 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 Chums Corner; ≈ 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.
1.6 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Chums Corner adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Chums Corner adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Chums Corner 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.
Chums Corner and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Township | B | 36.1% | 10.3% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Garfield Township | B+ | 34.9% | 10.5% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chums Corner adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Chums Corner
Why doesn’t Chums Corner have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chums Corner.
What hospital is closest to Chums Corner?
Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Chums Corner’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 Chums Corner?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Traverse Health Clinic and Coalition in Traverse City, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chums Corner.
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.