Where Pentwater residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pentwater, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pentwater. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pentwater
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Pentwater
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (15.8%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 42.3%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Pentwater runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 47% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pentwater, and more people treating it
46.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 86% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Pentwater keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.7% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (74.9% vs 68%). 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 Pentwater’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pentwater adults…
Pentwater runs above MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Pentwater is an older town: 47% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Pentwater as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pentwater adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Pentwater
No hospital or community health center in Pentwater 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 Pentwater; ≈ 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.
3.8 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Pentwater adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pentwater does better than Michigan.
1 in 4 Pentwater 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.
8.5% of Pentwater adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Pentwater 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentwater Township | B | 37.1% | 13.8% | 12.8% | ZIP 49449 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pentwater adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pentwater
Why doesn’t Pentwater have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pentwater.
What hospital is closest to Pentwater?
Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus in Shelby, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Pentwater’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 Pentwater.
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.