Where Oden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oden
Cancer runs high in Oden
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Fewer Oden 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 ↓
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 Oden’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Oden adults…
Oden runs above MI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Oden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Oden
No hospital or community health center in Oden 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 Oden; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Oden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Oden adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Oden 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.
Oden and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pon-she-wa-ing | — | — | — | — |
Pon-she-wa-ing: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oden adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oden
Why doesn’t Oden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oden.
What hospital is closest to Oden?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Oden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Oden?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alcona Health Center Emmet County Site in Harbor Springs, 3.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oden.
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.