Where Grand Beach residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grand Beach, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grand Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grand Beach
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Grand Beach
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15.2%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.5%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Grand Beach runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 46% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Grand Beach keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.9% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (75.5% vs 68%). Checkups ↓
Few Grand Beach adults smoke
8.7% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
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 Grand Beach’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Grand Beach adults…
Grand Beach runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Grand Beach is an older town: 46% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Grand Beach as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grand Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Grand Beach
No hospital or community health center in Grand Beach 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 Grand Beach; ≈ 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).
How Grand Beach adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Grand Beach does better than Michigan.
1 in 4 Grand Beach 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.
6% of Grand Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Grand Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Buffalo Township | B | 36.1% | 13.5% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grand Beach adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grand Beach
Why doesn’t Grand Beach have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Grand Beach.
What hospital is closest to Grand Beach?
Franciscan Health Michigan City in Michigan City, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Grand Beach’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Grand Beach?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northshore Michigan City in Michigan City, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grand Beach.
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.