Where Eau Claire residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eau Claire, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eau Claire. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eau Claire
Care in and near Eau Claire
1 community health center in Eau Claire, 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 Eau Claire; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Eau Claire adults…
Eau Claire runs above MI on 1 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Eau Claire adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Eau Claire adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Eau Claire 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.
15.7% of Eau Claire adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Eau Claire
Why doesn’t Eau Claire have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eau Claire.
What hospital is closest to Eau Claire?
Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital in Dowagiac, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Eau Claire’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 Eau Claire?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Intercare Eau Claire in Eau Claire, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eau Claire.
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.