Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0Where Onekama residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Onekama, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Onekama. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Onekama
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Onekama
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (38.1%), vs 29.1% across Michigan. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Onekama runs above Michigan on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 44% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Onekama, and more people treating it
42% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 83.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Onekama keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.6% vs 80.3%) and cholesterol checks (92.5% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Onekama’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Onekama adults…
Onekama runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Onekama is an older town: 44% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Onekama as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Onekama adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Onekama
No hospital or community health center in Onekama 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 Onekama; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Onekama adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Onekama does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Onekama 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.
7.9% of Onekama adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Onekama 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 Onekama adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Onekama
Why doesn’t Onekama have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Onekama.
What hospital is closest to Onekama?
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital in Manistee, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Onekama’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Onekama?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northwest Michigan Health Services in Manistee, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Onekama.
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.