Where Lake City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake City
Out of every 100 Lake City adults…
Lake City runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lake City is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lake City as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Lake City
No hospital or community health center in Lake City 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 City; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Lake City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Lake City adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Lake City 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.
12.5% of Lake City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Lake City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Township | C− | 39% | 13.5% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Forest Township | C− | 39.1% | 13.7% | 17.4% | ZIP 49651 |
| Reeder Township | C | 38.7% | 13.1% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake City adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake City
Why doesn’t Lake City 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 City.
What hospital is closest to Lake City?
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital in Cadillac, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Lake City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lake City?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Care - Mcbain in Mc Bain, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake City.
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.