Where Comstock Northwest residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Comstock Northwest, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Comstock Northwest. How CDC estimates town health
Out of every 100 Comstock Northwest adults…
Comstock Northwest runs below MI on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Comstock Northwest
No hospital or community health center in Comstock Northwest 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 Comstock Northwest; ≈ 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 Comstock Northwest adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Comstock Northwest adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Comstock Northwest runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Comstock Northwest 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.
14.2% of Comstock Northwest adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Comstock Northwest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Township | C+ | 40.4% | 10.5% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Kalamazoo | C | 41.8% | 10.3% | 16.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Comstock Northwest adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Comstock Northwest
Why doesn’t Comstock Northwest have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Comstock Northwest.
What hospital is closest to Comstock Northwest?
Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Comstock Northwest’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 Comstock Northwest?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center Burdick in Kalamazoo, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Comstock Northwest.
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.