Photo: Gpwitteveen · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Comstock Park residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Comstock Park, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Comstock Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Comstock Park
1 in 10 working-age adults in Comstock Park has no health insurance
9.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 6.9% across Michigan. Checkups ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Comstock Park
Comstock Park runs below Michigan on seven chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.9% vs 3.7%), heart disease (5.5% vs 7%) and arthritis (24.1% vs 29.1%). 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 Comstock Park’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Comstock Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Comstock Park adults…
Comstock Park runs below MI on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Comstock Park
No hospital or community health center in Comstock Park 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 Park; ≈ 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Comstock Park adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Comstock Park runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Comstock Park 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.
16% of Comstock Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Comstock Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Township | B+ | 34.7% | 10% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Walker | A− | 33% | 9.1% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Comstock Park adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Comstock Park
Why doesn’t Comstock Park 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 Park.
What hospital is closest to Comstock Park?
Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Comstock Park’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 Comstock Park?
14 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Catherine's Health Center in Grand Rapids, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Comstock Park.
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.