Where Freeland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Freeland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Freeland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Freeland
Out of every 100 Freeland adults…
Freeland runs below MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Freeland residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Freeland
No hospital or community health center in Freeland 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 Freeland; ≈ 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.
2.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Freeland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Freeland adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Freeland 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.
10.3% of Freeland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Freeland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingersoll Township | B+ | 32.5% | 10.8% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Tittabawassee Township | B+ | 32.7% | 10.4% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Freeland adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Freeland
Why doesn’t Freeland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Freeland.
What hospital is closest to Freeland?
Healthsource Saginaw in Saginaw, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Freeland’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 Freeland?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Great Lake Bay Health Centers Integrated Care Midland in Midland, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Freeland.
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.