Where Indian River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Indian River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Indian River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Indian River
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Indian River
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 7% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Indian River runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 44% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Indian River, and more people treating it
44.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Indian River has a community health center but no hospital
Alcona Citizens for Health is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 17.3 miles away. 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 Indian River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Indian River adults…
Indian River runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Indian River is an older town: 44% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Indian River as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Indian River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Indian River
1 community health center in Indian River, 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 Indian River; ≈ 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.
15 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
How Indian River adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Indian River 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.
13.8% of Indian River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Indian River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscarora Township | C+ | 38.4% | 13.3% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Koehler Township | C− | 41.9% | 14.7% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Burt Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mentor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ellis Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mullett Township | C | 40.6% | 14.3% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
Burt Township, Mentor Township and Ellis 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 Indian River adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Indian River
Why doesn’t Indian River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Indian River.
What hospital is closest to Indian River?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Indian River’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 Indian River?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Indian River Health Center in Indian River, 1.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Indian River.
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.