Where Prudenville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Prudenville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Prudenville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Prudenville
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Prudenville
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 7% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 13%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Prudenville runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Prudenville, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (Michigan 6.9%), yet 23.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19.4% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Prudenville, and more people treating it
44.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Prudenville
The closest emergency room is Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch in West Branch, 21.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Midmichigan Health Services is closer (7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Prudenville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Prudenville adults…
Prudenville runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Prudenville is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Prudenville as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Prudenville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Prudenville
No hospital or community health center in Prudenville 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 Prudenville; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Prudenville adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Prudenville 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.
15.3% of Prudenville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Prudenville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Lake | — | — | — | — |
Houghton Lake: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Prudenville adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Prudenville
Why doesn’t Prudenville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Prudenville.
What hospital is closest to Prudenville?
Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch in West Branch, 21.3 miles in a straight line from Prudenville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Prudenville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Midmichigan Health Park - Houghton Lake in Houghton Lake, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Prudenville.
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.