Where McBain residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McBain, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McBain. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McBain
Cancer and heart disease run high in McBain
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. In all, McBain runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
McBain has a community health center but no hospital
Baldwin Family Health Care is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital in Cadillac, 9.3 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 McBain’s likely range.
Out of every 100 McBain adults…
McBain runs above MI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near McBain
1 community health center in McBain, 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 McBain; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of McBain adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How McBain adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 McBain 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.
12.7% of McBain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
McBain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Township | C+ | 37.9% | 11.9% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Riverside Township | C | 38.3% | 12.2% | 17% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McBain adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McBain
Why doesn’t McBain have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McBain.
What hospital is closest to McBain?
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital in Cadillac, 9.3 miles in a straight line from McBain’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near McBain?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Care - Mcbain in Mc Bain, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McBain.
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.