Where Pierson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pierson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pierson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pierson
Binge drinking is the habit Pierson doesn’t win on
19.3% of adults binge drink, vs 15.9% across Michigan. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Pierson
The closest emergency room is Sheridan Community Hospital in Sheridan, 22.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cherry Street Services is closer (15.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Pierson
Pierson runs below Michigan on stroke (3% vs 3.7%), diabetes (9.7% vs 11.9%) and heart disease (5.9% vs 7%). Conditions ↓
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 Pierson’s likely range.
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.
Care in and near Pierson
No hospital or community health center in Pierson 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 Pierson; ≈ 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 Pierson adults…
Pierson runs below MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pierson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Pierson adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Pierson 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.
11.8% of Pierson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Pierson 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 Pierson adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Pierson
Why doesn’t Pierson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pierson.
What hospital is closest to Pierson?
Sheridan Community Hospital in Sheridan, 22.5 miles in a straight line from Pierson’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 Pierson.
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.