Photo: BenHerrera1979 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Holland is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Holland differs from Michigan on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Holland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Holland
Holland has a five-star hospital
Holland Hospital is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
1 in 11 working-age adults in Holland has no health insurance
9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 6.9% across Michigan. Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Holland
Holland runs below Michigan on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (6.6% vs 8.1%), stroke (3.1% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (10% vs 11.9%). Conditions ↓
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 Holland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Holland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Holland is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #184 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 81% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Holland’s median household income is $75,865; among the 10,836 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Holland
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Holland, 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 Holland; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Holland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Holland adults…
Holland runs below MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
18 miles of trails across 22 parks and preserves
How Holland adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Holland 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.
12.2% of Holland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Holland and the towns around it
Holland’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland | B+ | 33.2% | 10% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Holland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fillmore Township | B+ | 33.4% | 10.1% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Beechwood | — | — | — | — | |
| Laketown Township | A− | 33% | 10.2% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| Park Township | A− | 33.1% | 10.3% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
Holland Township: not graded. Beechwood: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Holland adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Holland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Holland is better than Michigan on 11 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Holland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Holland | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.3%15.6–19.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.7–14.3 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.9–19.3 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%28.7–37.8 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%9–11.2 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31%28.3–33.7 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.7%28.9–34.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.5%22.4–26.6 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.1%10–12.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.5–8.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.5–6.6 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%5.8–7.2 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.6%8.9–12.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%20.3–26.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%15.2–20.1 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.7%25.8–33.8 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.8–10.3 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%77.2–82.4 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.4%67.7–72.9 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.7–86.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%73.5–77.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69%65.3–72.4 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%70.5–81.2 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%23.4–29.1 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%29.8–37.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%20.3–25.7 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%13–16.8 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%10.3–13.1 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.8–8.6 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.4–9.2 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.2%10.7–13.9 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.1%28.2–34.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.9–13.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.6–16.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.3–7.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Holland
Is Holland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Holland is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #184 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Holland?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 37.8%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Holland?
Holland Hospital in Holland, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Holland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Holland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–10.3%), 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 Holland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Holland.
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.