Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Pellston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pellston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pellston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pellston
Care in and near Pellston
1 community health center in Pellston, 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 Pellston; ≈ 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 Pellston adults…
Pellston runs above MI on 1 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Pellston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Pellston adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Pellston 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.
13.7% of Pellston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Pellston 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 Pellston adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Pellston
Why doesn’t Pellston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pellston.
What hospital is closest to Pellston?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Pellston’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 Pellston?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alcona Health Center Pellston Services in Pellston, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pellston.
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.