Where Lamont residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lamont, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lamont. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lamont
Lamont is an active town
Only 18.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Diabetes and COPD are less common in Lamont
Lamont runs below Michigan on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.5% vs 11.9%), COPD (6.1% vs 8.1%) and stroke (2.8% vs 3.7%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Lamont 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 Lamont’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Lamont adults…
Lamont runs below MI on 7 of 12 conditions. 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% of Lamont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Lamont
No hospital or community health center in Lamont 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 Lamont; ≈ 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 Lamont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Lamont adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Lamont 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.
Lamont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale Township | B+ | 32.8% | 5.2% | 12.6% | ZIP 49401 |
| Allendale | — | — | — | — | |
| Tallmadge Township | A− | 33.4% | 9.6% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Polkton Township | B | 35.2% | 10.1% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
Allendale: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lamont adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lamont
Why doesn’t Lamont have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lamont.
What hospital is closest to Lamont?
Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Lamont’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 Lamont.
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.