Where Elkton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elkton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elkton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elkton
Smoking is more common in Elkton
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.2%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Elkton
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
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 Elkton’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Elkton adults…
Elkton runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Elkton
No hospital or community health center in Elkton 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 Elkton; ≈ 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 Elkton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Elkton adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Elkton 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.
16.6% of Elkton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Elkton 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 Elkton adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Elkton
Why doesn’t Elkton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elkton.
What hospital is closest to Elkton?
Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Elkton’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 Elkton?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Integrated Care Thumb Area in Bad Axe, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elkton.
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.