Where Omena residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Omena, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Omena. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Omena
Cancer and arthritis run high in Omena
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.6%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 37.2% of adults have arthritis, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Omena runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 44% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Omena keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.6% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (79.2% vs 68%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Omena
The closest emergency room is Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, 20.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Omena adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26.6% vs 32.4%), frequent mental distress (12.1% vs 17.6%) and lack of emotional support (17.1% vs 23.1%) all run below Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
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 Omena’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Omena adults…
Omena runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Omena is an older town: 44% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Omena as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Omena adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Omena
No hospital or community health center in Omena 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 Omena; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Omena adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Omena does better than Michigan.
1 in 4 Omena 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.4% of Omena adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Omena and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Omena adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Omena
Why doesn’t Omena have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Omena.
What hospital is closest to Omena?
Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, 20.9 miles in a straight line from Omena’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Omena.
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.