Where Rothbury residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rothbury, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rothbury. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rothbury
Dental care lags in Rothbury
58.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 15.3% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Rothbury
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.3%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. Utility shut-off threats (11% vs 8.7%) and housing insecurity (14.9% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 18.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Rothbury
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.5%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
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 Rothbury’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rothbury adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.9% of Rothbury adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
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.
Out of every 100 Rothbury adults…
Rothbury runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rothbury
No hospital or community health center in Rothbury 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 Rothbury; ≈ 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).
How Rothbury adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rothbury runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Rothbury 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.
Rothbury 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 Rothbury adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Rothbury
Why doesn’t Rothbury have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rothbury.
What hospital is closest to Rothbury?
Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus in Shelby, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Rothbury’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 Rothbury?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northwest Michigan Health Services in Shelby, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rothbury.
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.