Photo: David Coats · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Onaway residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Onaway, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Onaway. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Onaway
Dental care lags in Onaway
60% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 24.2% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 36 miles from Onaway
The closest emergency room is Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 36 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Thunder Bay Community Health Service is closer (0.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Onaway
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Onaway runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Onaway’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Onaway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Onaway
1 community health center in Onaway, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Onaway; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Onaway adults…
Onaway runs above MI on 6 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Onaway adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Onaway runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Onaway 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.
19% of Onaway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Onaway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allis Township | — | — | — | — | |
| North Allis Township | — | — | — | — |
Allis Township and North Allis Township: 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 Onaway adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Onaway
Why doesn’t Onaway have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Onaway.
Where can I get low-cost care near Onaway?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Thunder Bay Community Health Service - Onaway in Onaway, 0.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Onaway.
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.