Where Lost Lake Woods residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lost Lake Woods, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lost Lake Woods. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lost Lake Woods
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Lost Lake Woods
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (17.9%), about twice the Michigan rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.8%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 44.5%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Lost Lake Woods runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 56% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lost Lake Woods, and more people treating it
48.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 87.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lost Lake Woods keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (87.9% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (74.8% vs 68%). 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 Lost Lake Woods’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Lost Lake Woods adults…
Lost Lake Woods runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lost Lake Woods is an older town: 56% 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 Lost Lake Woods as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lost Lake Woods adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Lost Lake Woods
No hospital or community health center in Lost Lake Woods 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 Lost Lake Woods; ≈ 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.
8.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lost Lake Woods adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lost Lake Woods does better than Michigan.
1 in 4 Lost Lake Woods 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.
6.3% of Lost Lake Woods adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Lost Lake Woods 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcona Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Caledonia Township | C | 39.1% | 15.1% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Hawes Township | C | 38% | 15.6% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
Alcona Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lost Lake Woods adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lost Lake Woods
Why doesn’t Lost Lake Woods have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lost Lake Woods.
What hospital is closest to Lost Lake Woods?
Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena in Alpena, 19.2 miles in a straight line from Lost Lake Woods’ 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 Lost Lake Woods?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alcona HLTH CTRS-Ossineke SVCS in Ossineke, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lost Lake Woods.
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.