Where Kincheloe residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kincheloe, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kincheloe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kincheloe
Dental care lags in Kincheloe
52% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 24% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Kincheloe
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (27.9%), about twice the Michigan rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Kincheloe
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (33.1%), about twice the Michigan rate. Utility shut-off threats (18.9% vs 8.7%) and no reliable transportation (18% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 36.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% 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 Kincheloe’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kincheloe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
36.7% of Kincheloe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Kincheloe adults…
Kincheloe runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kincheloe
No hospital or community health center in Kincheloe 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 Kincheloe; ≈ 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).
How Kincheloe adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Kincheloe runs above Michigan.
4 in 10 Kincheloe 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.
Kincheloe and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kincheloe adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Kincheloe
Why doesn’t Kincheloe have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kincheloe.
What hospital is closest to Kincheloe?
Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste Marie, 16.7 miles in a straight line from Kincheloe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kincheloe?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alcona Health Center Pickford Medical Clinic in Pickford, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kincheloe.
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.