Where Northview residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Northview, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Northview. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northview
Fewer Northview adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Northview is an active town
Only 19.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Northview
Northview runs below Michigan on stroke (3% vs 3.7%), COPD (6.6% vs 8.1%) and diabetes (10.1% vs 11.9%). 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 Northview’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.
8.4% of Northview 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.
9.1 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Northview adults…
Northview runs below MI on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Northview
No hospital or community health center in Northview 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 Northview; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Northview adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Northview adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Northview 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.
Northview and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Township | A− | 33.1% | 9.7% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Grand Rapids Township | A | 31.7% | 9.3% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
| Cannon Township | A | 32% | 9.1% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Forest Hills | — | — | — | — | |
| Ada Township | A+ | 30.2% | 8.4% | 8.5% | ZIP codes |
Forest Hills: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Northview adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Northview
Why doesn’t Northview have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Northview.
What hospital is closest to Northview?
Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Northview’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Northview?
13 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Catherine's Health Center in Grand Rapids, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Northview.
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.