Where Free Soil residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Free Soil, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Free Soil. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Free Soil
Dental care lags in Free Soil
62.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 18.9% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Free Soil
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Free Soil runs above Michigan on four 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 Free Soil’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Free Soil adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Free Soil adults…
Free Soil runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Free Soil
No hospital or community health center in Free Soil 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 Free Soil; ≈ 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.
How Free Soil adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Free Soil 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.
15.7% of Free Soil adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Free Soil 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 Free Soil adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Free Soil
Why doesn’t Free Soil have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Free Soil.
What hospital is closest to Free Soil?
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital in Manistee, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Free Soil’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Free Soil.
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.