Photo: Todd Van Hoosear · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Petoskey is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Petoskey differs from Michigan on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Petoskey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Petoskey
Petoskey is an active town
Only 19.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 29 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Petoskey
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Fewer Petoskey adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 11 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 Petoskey’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Petoskey’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Petoskey is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, #74 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 87% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 69%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Petoskey’s median household income is $74,196; among the 10,843 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$93K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
29 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.7% of Petoskey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Petoskey adults…
Petoskey runs below MI on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Petoskey
1 hospital in Petoskey, 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 Petoskey; ≈ 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 Petoskey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Petoskey adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Petoskey does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Petoskey 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.
Petoskey and the towns around it
Petoskey has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petoskey | A | 31.2% | 9.9% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Bear Creek Township | A− | 32.1% | 10.5% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Resort Township | A− | 31.8% | 10.4% | 11.8% | ZIP 49770 |
| Bay Shore | — | — | — | — | |
| Bay View | — | — | — | — |
Bay Shore and Bay View: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Petoskey adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Petoskey
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Petoskey is better than Michigan on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Petoskey’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Petoskey | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%12.4–17.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.5–14 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.9–18.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.2%24.1–39 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.5–11.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%30–38.4 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%30.9–39.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.1%25.8–32.7 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.5–11.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.6–7.2 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%5.6–7.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.7%6.1–9.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.1%9–13.5 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.2%15.5–23.6 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.1–20.7 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.2%22.5–34.1 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.7%3.7–5.9 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.9%77.4–84 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.4%71.5–77.3 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.2–90.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.6–80.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.9%69.5–77.9 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%73.4–85.7 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.7%22–29.9 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.4%25.4–35.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.4%16.3–22.8 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%7.2–10.8 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%6.2–9 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.6–6.5 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.8–6.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%6.2–9.6 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.5%23.6–32.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%9.8–13.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.4–14 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%5.9–8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Petoskey
Is Petoskey a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Petoskey is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A for health, #74 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Petoskey?
CDC estimates 31.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.1% and 39%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Petoskey?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Petoskey’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Petoskey have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.7–5.9%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Petoskey more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Petoskey.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.