Where Lewiston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lewiston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lewiston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lewiston
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Lewiston
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Lewiston runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Lewiston
The closest emergency room is Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital in Grayling, 24.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Thunder Bay Community Health Service is closer (0.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Lewiston, and more people treating it
42.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Lewiston’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lewiston adults…
Lewiston runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lewiston is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lewiston as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Lewiston
1 community health center in Lewiston, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Lewiston; ≈ 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 Lewiston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Lewiston adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Lewiston 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.
13.7% of Lewiston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Lewiston 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 Lewiston adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lewiston
Why doesn’t Lewiston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lewiston.
What hospital is closest to Lewiston?
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital in Grayling, 24.5 miles in a straight line from Lewiston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lewiston?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Thunder Bay - Munson Lewiston in Lewiston, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lewiston.
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.