Where Morrice residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Morrice, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Morrice. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morrice
Depression is more common in Morrice
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (29.9%), vs 25.7% across Michigan. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.3%, vs 17.6% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Morrice
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. 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 Morrice’s likely range.
How Morrice adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Morrice runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Morrice 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.
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 Morrice adults…
Morrice runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Morrice residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Morrice
No hospital or community health center in Morrice 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 Morrice; ≈ 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 Morrice adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.3% of Morrice adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Morrice 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 Morrice adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Morrice
Why doesn’t Morrice have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Morrice.
What hospital is closest to Morrice?
Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Morrice’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 Morrice.
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.