Photo: Unknown photographer · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Montrose is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Montrose trails Michigan on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Montrose. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Montrose
Dental care lags in Montrose
53.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 18.2% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and depression run high in Montrose
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.7% across Michigan. Depression is also above the state: 31.8%, vs 25.7% across Michigan. In all, Montrose runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Montrose is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Montrose is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More Montrose adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (41.3%, vs 31.1% across Michigan). The biggest difference is vision loss: 7.4% vs 4.9%. Disability ↓
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 Montrose’s likely range.
What’s behind Montrose’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Montrose is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 24% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Montrose’s median household income is $44,151; among the 3,725 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 19%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Montrose adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Montrose adults…
Montrose runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Montrose adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Care in and near Montrose
No hospital or community health center in Montrose 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 Montrose; ≈ 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 1 park or preserve
How Montrose adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Montrose runs above Michigan.
2 in 5 Montrose 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.
26.9% of Montrose adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Montrose and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose | D− | 43.1% | 13.9% | 23.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Montrose
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Montrose is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Montrose’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Montrose | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.4%23.8–31 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.1–21.6 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 23.1%20.7–25.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.1%38.8–48 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.9%12.2–15.7 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%35.6–41.8 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%34.5–40.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.5%30.8–36.3 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.2%11.8–14.8 | 11.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.7%11–14.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.2%15.4–21.5 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.5%20–27 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.1%28.8–37.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%13.1–18 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.7%36.5–45.3 | 34.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%7.5–11.9 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.8–80.7 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.5%50.3–56.8 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.9%80.5–85.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%73.5–78.8 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.4%58.7–66.3 | 69% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%68.9–80.4 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 31.8%28.5–35.3 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 37.5%33.1–42.1 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%22.1–29.4 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.9%20.6–29.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.7%13.9–19.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.2%11.2–15.2 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.6%10.7–14.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.9%22.2–31.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.3%37–45.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.1%17.6–22.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.9%18.3–23.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.3%11.6–15.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 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 Montrose
Is Montrose a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Montrose is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 19%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Montrose?
CDC estimates 43.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.8% and 48%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Montrose?
Mclaren Flint in Flint, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Montrose’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Montrose have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–11.9%), 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 Montrose more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Montrose.
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.