Where Conway residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Conway, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Conway. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Conway
Fewer Conway 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 ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Conway
Conway runs below Michigan on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.9% vs 3.7%), heart disease (5.6% vs 7%) and diabetes (9.7% vs 11.9%). Conditions ↓
Conway is an active town
Only 20.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
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 Conway’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.
9.6% of Conway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Conway adults…
Conway runs below MI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Conway
No hospital or community health center in Conway 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 Conway; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Conway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Conway adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Conway 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.
Conway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Traverse Township | B+ | 32.6% | 12.3% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Bear Creek Township | A− | 32.1% | 10.5% | 12% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Conway adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Conway
Why doesn’t Conway have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Conway.
What hospital is closest to Conway?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Conway’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 Conway?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alcona Health Center Emmet County Site in Harbor Springs, 1.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Conway.
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.