Clare Downtown Historic District · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Clare is healthier than 52%
Clare trails Michigan on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clare. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clare
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Clare
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Clare runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Clare
58.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 15.1% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Clare
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.7%), vs 17.6% across Michigan. Depression is above the state too: 30.1%, vs 25.7% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Clare is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Clare is healthier than 12%. Against the 2,747 towns with similar household incomes ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 52%. Health Grade ↓
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 Clare’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Clare’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clare is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns, #649 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 28% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Clare’s median household income is $41,226; among the 2,747 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Clare adults…
Clare runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clare adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Clare adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Clare runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Clare 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.
Care in and near Clare
1 hospital in Clare, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Clare; ≈ 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.2% of Clare adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Clare and the towns around it
Clare’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare | D | 40.5% | 13.6% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| Grant Township | D | 40.2% | 13.9% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Vernon Township | D | 40.6% | 13.6% | 19% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clare adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clare
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clare is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Clare’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clare | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.3%20.7–28.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.1–19.8 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.3–23.3 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.5%32.6–48.9 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.7–15.6 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.5%36.3–45 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%33.5–42 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.8%30.3–37.5 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.2–14.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%7.8–10 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.6%9.8–13.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4–5.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.1%12.3–18.1 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.2%15.8–22.7 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%24.6–35.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.5–18.3 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%29.1–42.3 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.1–10.3 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%76.6–83.2 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.2%54.3–62 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.6–87.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.7–80 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.8%62.9–72.1 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.4%62.9–78.5 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.1%26–34.4 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%27.6–37.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.3%19–26 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.3%15.7–23.4 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.5%11.1–16.2 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.8%9.2–12.7 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.3%8.8–12 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.2%17.3–25.5 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.1%33–43.3 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%15.7–21.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.2%15.7–20.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%5.7–7.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.2–13.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.5–6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Clare
Is Clare a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clare is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #649 of 701 in Michigan. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clare?
CDC estimates 40.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.6% and 48.9%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clare?
Mclaren Central Michigan in Mount Pleasant, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Clare’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clare have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–10.3%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Clare more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clare.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.