Where Palo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Palo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Palo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Palo
Mental distress runs high in Palo
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21.5%), vs 17.6% across Michigan. Depression is above the state too: 30.6%, vs 25.7% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Palo
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.1%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. No reliable transportation (10.5% vs 8.3%) and utility shut-off threats (11% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 20.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Palo
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.6%), 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 Palo’s likely range.
How Palo adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Palo runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Palo 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.
20.8% of Palo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Palo adults…
Palo runs above MI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Palo
No hospital or community health center in Palo 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 Palo; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Palo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Palo 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 Palo adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Palo
Why doesn’t Palo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Palo.
What hospital is closest to Palo?
Sheridan Community Hospital in Sheridan, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Palo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Palo.
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.