Photo: Phoenix-Five · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Lake Ann residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Ann, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Ann. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Ann
Cancer and heart disease run high in Lake Ann
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.7%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Lake Ann runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Lake Ann adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 11 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 Lake Ann’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lake Ann adults…
Lake Ann runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Lake Ann adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Lake Ann
No hospital or community health center in Lake Ann 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 Ann; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Ann adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Lake Ann adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lake Ann does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Lake Ann 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.
Lake Ann and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood Acres | — | — | — | — |
Hardwood Acres: 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 Lake Ann adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Ann
Why doesn’t Lake Ann 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 Ann.
What hospital is closest to Lake Ann?
Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Lake Ann’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Ann.
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.