Where Eastwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eastwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eastwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eastwood
Mental distress runs high in Eastwood
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21.8%), vs 17.6% across Michigan. Lack of emotional support is above the state too: 27.4%, vs 23.1% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Eastwood
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.9%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. Utility shut-off threats (14.4% vs 8.7%) and housing insecurity (18.9% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 25.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Eastwood
62.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 13.1% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). 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 Eastwood’s likely range.
How Eastwood adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Eastwood runs above Michigan.
2 in 5 Eastwood 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.
25.7% of Eastwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eastwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Eastwood adults…
Eastwood runs below MI on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Eastwood
1 hospital in Eastwood, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Eastwood; ≈ 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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Eastwood 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 |
| Comstock Township | C+ | 40.2% | 10.8% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eastwood adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Eastwood
Why doesn’t Eastwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eastwood.
What hospital is closest to Eastwood?
Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Eastwood’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 Eastwood?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center Burdick in Kalamazoo, 2.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eastwood.
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.