Where Kinde residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kinde, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kinde. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kinde
Smoking is more common in Kinde
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Kinde
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 7% across Michigan. 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 Kinde’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Kinde adults…
Kinde runs above MI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kinde
No hospital or community health center in Kinde 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 Kinde; ≈ 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 Kinde adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Kinde adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Kinde 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.
15.8% of Kinde adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Kinde 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 Kinde adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kinde
Why doesn’t Kinde have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kinde.
What hospital is closest to Kinde?
Mclaren Thumb Region in Bad Axe, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Kinde’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kinde?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Thumb Area in Bad Axe, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kinde.
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.