Where Gobles residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gobles, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gobles. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gobles
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Gobles
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Gobles runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Gobles
61.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 16.9% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Gobles
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.9%), vs 17.6% across Michigan. Depression is above the state too: 30.2%, 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 Gobles’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Gobles adults…
Gobles runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Gobles is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Gobles as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gobles adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Gobles adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Gobles runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Gobles 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 Gobles
No hospital or community health center in Gobles 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 Gobles; ≈ 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.
2.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.7% of Gobles adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Gobles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Grove Township | C− | 39.3% | 13.5% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Bloomingdale Township | D | 40.6% | 14.3% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gobles adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Gobles
Why doesn’t Gobles have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gobles.
What hospital is closest to Gobles?
Bronson Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Gobles’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gobles.
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.