Where Montgomery residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Montgomery, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Montgomery. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Montgomery
Dental care lags in Montgomery
52.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 27.3% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Montgomery
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.8%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.7% across Michigan. Heart disease is also above the state: 10%, vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Montgomery runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Montgomery
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (27.3%), about twice the Michigan rate. Habits ↓
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 Montgomery’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Montgomery adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Montgomery adults…
Montgomery runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
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Care in and near Montgomery
No hospital or community health center in Montgomery 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 Montgomery; ≈ 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 Montgomery adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Montgomery runs above Michigan.
4 in 10 Montgomery 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.
34% of Montgomery adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Montgomery 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 Montgomery adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Montgomery
Why doesn’t Montgomery have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Montgomery.
What hospital is closest to Montgomery?
Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Montgomery’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Montgomery.
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.