Photo: Gpwitteveen · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Grand Haven is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Grand Haven differs from Michigan on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grand Haven. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grand Haven
Grand Haven is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Grand Haven is healthier than 74%. Against the 9,106 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 95%. Health Grade ↓
Grand Haven keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.3% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (72.9% vs 68%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Grand Haven
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Grand Haven adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Grand Haven has a top-rated hospital
Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Haven’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Grand Haven’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grand Haven is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #156 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 75% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 59%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Grand Haven’s median household income is $60,669; among the 9,106 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 95%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grand Haven adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Grand Haven adults…
Grand Haven runs above MI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Grand Haven is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Grand Haven as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.7% of Grand Haven adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Grand Haven
1 hospital in Grand Haven, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Haven; ≈ 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.
16 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves
How Grand Haven adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Grand Haven 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.
Grand Haven and the towns around it
Grand Haven’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven | B+ | 33.2% | 11.2% | 12% | CDC place |
| Grand Haven Township | A− | 33.1% | 10.1% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Spring Lake | A− | 33.2% | 11.3% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Spring Lake Township | A− | 33.3% | 10.5% | 11.1% | ZIP 49456 |
| Ferrysburg | A | 32.2% | 11.1% | 9.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grand Haven adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grand Haven
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grand Haven is better than Michigan on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Grand Haven’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grand Haven | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.4%14.2–18.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12–15.4 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.9–17.7 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%27.8–38.9 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.6–12.8 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.1%33.4–40.7 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%32.9–40.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.3%28.1–34.4 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.6 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.2–12.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8%6.9–9.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.2%7.4–11.2 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%10–14.2 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.7%18.2–25.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.3–18.5 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.3%23.9–33 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.4–6.8 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.3%80.7–85.9 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.9%69.9–75.7 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%87.9–91 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81%78.3–83.4 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.1%70–77.8 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%69–82.4 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.2%22.9–29.7 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.7%25.4–34.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%17–23.3 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%8.6–12.7 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%6.8–9.7 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.1–7 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.2–7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.7%7.9–11.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.3%27.5–35.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%12–16.2 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.3–14.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.8–9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–3.8 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Grand Haven
Is Grand Haven a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grand Haven is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #156 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grand Haven?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.8% and 38.9%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grand Haven?
Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital in Grand Haven, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Grand Haven’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Grand Haven have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–6.8%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Grand Haven more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grand Haven.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.