Photo: rossograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Horton Bay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Horton Bay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Horton Bay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Horton Bay
Cancer and arthritis run high in Horton Bay
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.9%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.3%), vs 29.1% across Michigan. Age is part of it: 48% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Horton Bay keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (77.5% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (90.8% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Horton Bay adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 13 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 Horton Bay’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Horton Bay adults…
Horton Bay runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Horton Bay is an older town: 48% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Horton Bay as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Horton Bay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Horton Bay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Horton Bay
No hospital or community health center in Horton Bay 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 Horton Bay; ≈ 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.
2.6 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Horton Bay adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Horton Bay does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Horton Bay 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.
Horton Bay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Township | B+ | 34.4% | 11.4% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Hayes Township | B+ | 35.1% | 12.6% | 12.8% | ZIP 49720 |
| Evangeline Township | — | — | — | — |
Evangeline Township: 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 Horton Bay adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Horton Bay
Why doesn’t Horton Bay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Horton Bay.
What hospital is closest to Horton Bay?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Horton Bay’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 Horton Bay?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Jordan Family Health Center in East Jordan, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Horton Bay.
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.