Photo: OmidGul · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Lake Angelus residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Angelus, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Angelus. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Angelus
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Lake Angelus
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.7%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Lake Angelus runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Lake Angelus keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.4% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (78.5% vs 68%). Checkups ↓
Lake Angelus adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.8% vs 32.4%), frequent mental distress (12.9% vs 17.6%), lack of emotional support (18.5% vs 23.1%) and depression (20.3% vs 25.7%) all run below Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
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 Lake Angelus’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Lake Angelus adults…
Lake Angelus runs below MI on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Angelus adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Lake Angelus adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Lake Angelus does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Lake Angelus 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.
Care in and near Lake Angelus
No hospital or community health center in Lake Angelus 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 Lake Angelus; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.1% of Lake Angelus adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Lake Angelus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Township | B+ | 33.6% | 10.6% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Auburn Hills | A− | 31.4% | 8.5% | 12% | CDC place |
| Pontiac | D | 43.5% | 16% | 20.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Angelus adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Angelus
Why doesn’t Lake Angelus have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lake Angelus.
What hospital is closest to Lake Angelus?
Mclaren Oakland in Pontiac, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Lake Angelus’ 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 Lake Angelus?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Baldwin Family Medicine Center in Pontiac, 1.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Angelus.
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.