Photo: n8huckins · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Mackinac Island residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mackinac Island, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mackinac Island. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mackinac Island
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Mackinac Island
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Mackinac Island runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Mackinac Island
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.8%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. No reliable transportation (10% vs 8.3%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Mackinac Island
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
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 Mackinac Island’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mackinac Island adults…
Mackinac Island runs above MI on 6 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.
18.3% of Mackinac Island adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
37 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Care in and near Mackinac Island
No hospital or community health center in Mackinac Island 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 Mackinac Island; ≈ 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 Mackinac Island adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Mackinac Island adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Mackinac Island 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.
Mackinac Island 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bois Blanc Township | — | — | — | — | |
| St. Ignace Township | C− | 39.4% | 15.1% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
Bois Blanc Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mackinac Island adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mackinac Island
Why doesn’t Mackinac Island have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mackinac Island.
What hospital is closest to Mackinac Island?
Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center in Saint Ignace, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Mackinac Island’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mackinac Island.
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.