Where Farwell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Farwell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Farwell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Farwell
Dental care lags in Farwell
58.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 18.4% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Farwell
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Farwell runs above Michigan on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Farwell
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21%), vs 17.6% across Michigan. Depression is above the state too: 30%, vs 25.7% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
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 Farwell’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Farwell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Farwell adults…
Farwell runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Farwell adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Farwell runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Farwell 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.
Care in and near Farwell
1 community health center in Farwell, 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 Farwell; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.2% of Farwell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Farwell 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 Farwell adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Farwell
Why doesn’t Farwell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Farwell.
What hospital is closest to Farwell?
Mclaren Central Michigan in Mount Pleasant, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Farwell’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 Farwell?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Farwell Health Center in Farwell, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Farwell.
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.