Where Gaines residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gaines, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gaines. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gaines
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.5% of Gaines adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Gaines adults…
Gaines runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gaines
No hospital or community health center in Gaines 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 Gaines; ≈ 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 Gaines adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Gaines adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Gaines 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.
Gaines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentine Township | B | 35.9% | 10.5% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Gaines Township | B− | 36.8% | 11.1% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gaines adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Gaines
Why doesn’t Gaines have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gaines.
What hospital is closest to Gaines?
Mclaren Flint in Flint, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Gaines’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gaines.
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.