Where Crystal Mountain residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crystal Mountain, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Crystal Mountain. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crystal Mountain
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Crystal Mountain
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 43.3%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Crystal Mountain runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Crystal Mountain, and more people treating it
46.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 85.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Crystal Mountain keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.8% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (73.1% vs 68%). Checkups ↓
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 Crystal Mountain’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Crystal Mountain adults…
Crystal Mountain runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crystal Mountain adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Crystal Mountain
No hospital or community health center in Crystal Mountain 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 Crystal Mountain; ≈ 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.
16 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Crystal Mountain adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Crystal Mountain does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Crystal Mountain 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.
10.9% of Crystal Mountain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Crystal Mountain and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Crystal Mountain adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Crystal Mountain
Why doesn’t Crystal Mountain have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Crystal Mountain.
What hospital is closest to Crystal Mountain?
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Crystal Mountain’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Crystal Mountain?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northwest Michigan Health Services in Benzonia, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Crystal Mountain.
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.