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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Metamora, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Metamora. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Metamora
Fewer Metamora adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Metamora is an active town
Only 20% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Metamora
Metamora runs below Michigan on diabetes (9.5% vs 11.9%) and stroke (3% vs 3.7%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%). 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 Metamora’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8% of Metamora 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Metamora adults…
Metamora runs below MI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Metamora
No hospital or community health center in Metamora 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 Metamora; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Metamora adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Metamora adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Metamora 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.
Metamora 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 Metamora adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Metamora
Why doesn’t Metamora have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Metamora.
What hospital is closest to Metamora?
Mclaren Lapeer Region in Lapeer, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Metamora’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Metamora?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lapeer Clinic in Lapeer, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Metamora.
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.