On CDC estimates, Marlette is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
Marlette trails Michigan on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marlette. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marlette
Dental care lags in Marlette
60.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 18.4% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
More Marlette adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.4%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Marlette
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Marlette runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Marlette is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Marlette is healthier than 16%. Against the 5,231 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$61K), it’s healthier than 43%. Health Grade ↓
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 Marlette’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Marlette’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marlette is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 36% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 12%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Marlette’s median household income is $48,571; among the 5,231 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$61K), it’s healthier than 43%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marlette 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.
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Out of every 100 Marlette adults…
Marlette runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Marlette
1 hospital in Marlette, 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 Marlette; ≈ 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).
How Marlette adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Marlette 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.
17.4% of Marlette adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Marlette and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlette | C− | 40% | 13% | 18.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marlette adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Marlette
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Marlette is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Marlette’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Marlette | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.7%19.2–26.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.3–18.9 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.2–22 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40%31.6–48 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.2–15 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.2%35–43.2 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.8–40.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.9%29.4–36.3 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.6–13.4 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%8.9–11.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.5–9.7 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.8%9–12.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.8–5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.4%15–22.2 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.6%15.5–21.9 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.4%26–37.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.1–19 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.8%26.6–39.6 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.4–10.3 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%75.9–82.6 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.4%56.8–64.1 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83–87.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.4–80.6 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%63–72.7 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.3%65.4–80.5 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.9%25–32.8 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%28.4–39.3 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%19.7–28 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.2%13.8–20.8 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%9.9–14.6 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%7.6–10.7 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%7.6–10.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.4%13.8–21.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.8%32.7–42.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%14.8–20.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.3%14.9–20 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.1–7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.2–12.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4–5.4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Marlette
Is Marlette a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marlette is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 43%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Marlette?
CDC estimates 40% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 48%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Marlette?
Marlette Regional Hospital in Marlette, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Marlette’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Marlette have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–10.3%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Marlette more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marlette.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.