Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0Where Elberta residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elberta, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elberta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elberta
Cancer and heart disease run high in Elberta
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Elberta runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Elberta adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Elberta’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Elberta adults…
Elberta runs above MI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.8% of Elberta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Elberta
No hospital or community health center in Elberta 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 Elberta; ≈ 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.
2.6 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Elberta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Elberta adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Elberta 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.
Elberta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmore Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Frankfort | B | 33.1% | 14.1% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Crystal Lake Township | B | 34.2% | 14.5% | 12% | ZIP 49635 |
Gilmore Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elberta adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elberta
Why doesn’t Elberta have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elberta.
What hospital is closest to Elberta?
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort, 1.2 miles in a straight line from Elberta’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 Elberta?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northwest Michigan Health Services in Benzonia, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elberta.
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.