Where Pearl Beach residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pearl Beach, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pearl Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pearl Beach
Cancer and arthritis run high in Pearl Beach
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.8%), vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Pearl Beach runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pearl Beach, and more people treating it
40.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Pearl Beach adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Pearl Beach’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pearl Beach adults…
Pearl Beach runs above MI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Pearl Beach is an older town: 26% 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 Pearl Beach as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pearl Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.9% of Pearl Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Pearl Beach
No hospital or community health center in Pearl Beach 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 Pearl Beach; ≈ 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Pearl Beach adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Pearl Beach 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.
Pearl Beach and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonac | D | 39.1% | 14% | 20% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pearl Beach adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pearl Beach
Why doesn’t Pearl Beach have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pearl Beach.
What hospital is closest to Pearl Beach?
Ascension River District Hospital in East China, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Pearl Beach’s 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 Pearl Beach?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community First Health Centers - Algonac in Algonac, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pearl Beach.
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.