Photo: WMrapids · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Mackinaw City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mackinaw City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mackinaw City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mackinaw City
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Mackinaw City
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Mackinaw City runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Mackinaw City, and more people treating it
45% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 83% 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 Mackinaw City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mackinaw City adults…
Mackinaw City runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Mackinaw City is an older town: 31% 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 Mackinaw City as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mackinaw City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Mackinaw City
No hospital or community health center in Mackinaw City 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 Mackinaw City; ≈ 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.
8.2 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Mackinaw City adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Mackinaw City 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.
13.8% of Mackinaw City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Mackinaw City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackinaw Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wawatam Township | — | — | — | — |
Mackinaw Township and Wawatam 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 Mackinaw City adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mackinaw City
Why doesn’t Mackinaw City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mackinaw City.
What hospital is closest to Mackinaw City?
Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center in Saint Ignace, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Mackinaw City’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 Mackinaw City.
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.