Where Filer City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Filer City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Filer City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Filer City
Cancer runs high in Filer City
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Fewer Filer City adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 11 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 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 Filer City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Filer City adults…
Filer City runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
10.7% of Filer City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Filer City
No hospital or community health center in Filer City 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 Filer City; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Filer City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Filer City adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Filer City 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.
Filer City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | — | — | — | — |
Oak Hill: 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 Filer City adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Filer City
Why doesn’t Filer City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Filer City.
What hospital is closest to Filer City?
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital in Manistee, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Filer City’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 Filer City?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northwest Michigan Health Services in Manistee, 3.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Filer City.
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.