Photo: rossograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Climax residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Climax, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Climax. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Climax
Out of every 100 Climax adults…
Climax runs below MI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Climax
No hospital or community health center in Climax 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 Climax; ≈ 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 Climax adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Climax adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Climax runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Climax 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.5% of Climax adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Climax and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Climax adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Climax
Why doesn’t Climax have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Climax.
What hospital is closest to Climax?
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in Battle Creek, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Climax’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Climax?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Grace Health in Battle Creek, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Climax.
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.