Where Melvin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Melvin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Melvin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Melvin
Smoking is more common in Melvin
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Melvin
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
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 Melvin’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Melvin adults…
Melvin runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Melvin
No hospital or community health center in Melvin 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 Melvin; ≈ 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 Melvin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Melvin adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Melvin runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Melvin 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.
16.1% of Melvin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Melvin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Melvin adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Melvin
Why doesn’t Melvin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Melvin.
What hospital is closest to Melvin?
Marlette Regional Hospital in Marlette, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Melvin’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 Melvin.
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.