Where Pilgrim residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pilgrim, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49635. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pilgrim
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Pilgrim
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 40.7%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Pilgrim runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pilgrim, and more people treating it
44.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 84.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Pilgrim keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.2% vs 80.3%) and cholesterol checks (92% vs 87.4%). 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 Pilgrim’s likely range; Pilgrim’s figures come from ZIP code 49635, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pilgrim adults…
Pilgrim runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pilgrim adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Pilgrim
No hospital or community health center in Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Pilgrim adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pilgrim does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Pilgrim 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.
9.1% of Pilgrim adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pilgrim
Why doesn’t Pilgrim have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pilgrim.
What hospital is closest to Pilgrim?
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Pilgrim’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pilgrim?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northwest Michigan Health Services in Benzonia, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pilgrim.
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.