Where Lincoln residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lincoln, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lincoln. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lincoln
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Lincoln
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 11.2%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Lincoln runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Lincoln
The closest emergency room is Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena in Alpena, 27.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Alcona Citizens for Health is closer (1.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Lincoln, and more people treating it
42.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 82.1% 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 Lincoln’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lincoln adults…
Lincoln runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lincoln
No hospital or community health center in Lincoln 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 Lincoln; ≈ 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 Lincoln 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Lincoln adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Lincoln 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.
13.6% of Lincoln adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Lincoln 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 Lincoln adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lincoln
Why doesn’t Lincoln have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lincoln.
What hospital is closest to Lincoln?
Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena in Alpena, 27.1 miles in a straight line from Lincoln’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 Lincoln?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alcona Health Center-Lincoln Services in Harrisville, 1.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lincoln.
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.