Photo: Ian (Wiki Ed) · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Okemos residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Okemos, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Okemos. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Okemos
COPD and stroke are less common in Okemos
Okemos runs below Michigan on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.8% vs 8.1%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (4.8% vs 7%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%). Conditions ↓
Okemos is an active town
Only 17.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 20 miles of trails across 25 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Few Okemos adults smoke
8.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Okemos’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Okemos adults…
Okemos runs below MI on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
20 miles of trails across 25 parks and preserves
Care in and near Okemos
No hospital or community health center in Okemos 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 Okemos; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Okemos adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Okemos adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Okemos does better than Michigan.
1 in 3 Okemos 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.
8.6% of Okemos adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Okemos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haslett | — | — | — | — | |
| Lansing | C | 39.9% | 12.4% | 16.8% | CDC place |
| Meridian Township | A | 31.1% | 9.5% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| East Lansing | B+ | 32.6% | 5.9% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Haslett: 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 Okemos adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Okemos
Why doesn’t Okemos have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Okemos.
What hospital is closest to Okemos?
Mclaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Okemos’ 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 Okemos?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Allen Community Health Center in Lansing, 5.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Okemos.
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.