Where Oakley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oakley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oakley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oakley
Smoking is more common in Oakley
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.7%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Oakley
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 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 Oakley’s likely range.
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 Oakley adults…
Oakley runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Oakley
No hospital or community health center in Oakley 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 Oakley; ≈ 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 Oakley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Oakley adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Oakley runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Oakley 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.
16.9% of Oakley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Oakley 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 Oakley adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Oakley
Why doesn’t Oakley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oakley.
What hospital is closest to Oakley?
Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Oakley’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 Oakley.
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.