Where Hardwood Acres residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hardwood Acres, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hardwood Acres. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hardwood Acres
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Hardwood Acres
Hardwood Acres runs below Michigan on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.8% vs 3.7%), diabetes (9.2% vs 11.9%) and heart disease (5.5% vs 7%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Hardwood Acres 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 ↓
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 Hardwood Acres’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Hardwood Acres adults…
Hardwood Acres runs below MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.3% of Hardwood Acres adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Hardwood Acres
No hospital or community health center in Hardwood Acres 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 Hardwood Acres; ≈ 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.
1 mile of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hardwood Acres adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Hardwood Acres adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Hardwood Acres 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.
Hardwood Acres and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ann | — | — | — | — |
Lake Ann: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hardwood Acres adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hardwood Acres
Why doesn’t Hardwood Acres have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hardwood Acres.
What hospital is closest to Hardwood Acres?
Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Hardwood Acres’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hardwood Acres?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northwest Michigan Health Services in Traverse City, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hardwood Acres.
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.