Where Fair Plain residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fair Plain, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fair Plain. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fair Plain
Dental care lags in Fair Plain
56.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 19.8% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Fair Plain
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.5%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. Utility shut-off threats (16.4% vs 8.7%) and housing insecurity (20.1% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 29.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in Fair Plain
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.8%), vs 11.9% across Michigan. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.7% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 11%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Fair Plain runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Fair Plain’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fair Plain adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.5% of Fair Plain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Fair Plain adults…
Fair Plain runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fair Plain
No hospital or community health center in Fair Plain 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 Fair Plain; ≈ 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Fair Plain adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fair Plain runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Fair Plain 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.
Fair Plain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Harbor | D− | 56.2% | 23.5% | 28% | CDC place |
| Benton Township | D− | 48.3% | 19.5% | 22.4% | ZIP 49022 |
| St. Joseph Township | B | 37% | 12.6% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Royalton Township | A− | 34.3% | 10.8% | 10.9% | ZIP codes |
| St. Joseph | A− | 33.7% | 9.8% | 10.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fair Plain adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fair Plain
Why doesn’t Fair Plain have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fair Plain.
What hospital is closest to Fair Plain?
Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph in St. Joseph, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Fair Plain’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fair Plain?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Intercare Benton Harbor in Benton Harbor, 1.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fair Plain.
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.