Where Roscommon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Roscommon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Roscommon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Roscommon
Fewer Roscommon adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Roscommon
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Roscommon has a community health center but no hospital
Midmichigan Health Services is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital in Grayling, 13.9 miles away. 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 Roscommon’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.5% of Roscommon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Roscommon adults…
Roscommon runs above MI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Roscommon
1 community health center in Roscommon, 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 Roscommon; ≈ 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.
2.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Roscommon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Roscommon adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Roscommon 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.
Roscommon 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 Roscommon adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Roscommon
Why doesn’t Roscommon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Roscommon.
What hospital is closest to Roscommon?
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital in Grayling, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Roscommon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Roscommon?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northern Michigan Children's Assessment Center in Roscommon, 0.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Roscommon.
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.