Leiendecker's Inn-Coral Gables · Photo: Teemu08 at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Saugatuck residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Saugatuck, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Saugatuck. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Saugatuck
Cancer runs high in Saugatuck
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.5%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Saugatuck is older than Michigan, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Saugatuck runs below Michigan on COPD (6.3% vs 8.1%) and depression (21.8% vs 25.7%). That’s despite an older population: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%). Conditions ↓
Saugatuck keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.1% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (80% vs 68%). 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 Saugatuck’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Saugatuck adults…
Saugatuck runs below MI on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Saugatuck is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Saugatuck as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Saugatuck adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Saugatuck
No hospital or community health center in Saugatuck 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 Saugatuck; ≈ 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.
9.1 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Saugatuck adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Saugatuck does better than Michigan.
1 in 4 Saugatuck 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.
4.7% of Saugatuck adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Saugatuck and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saugatuck Township | B | 35.6% | 12.7% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Douglas | A− | 32.5% | 13.3% | 10.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Saugatuck adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Saugatuck
Why doesn’t Saugatuck have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Saugatuck.
What hospital is closest to Saugatuck?
Holland Hospital in Holland, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Saugatuck’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Saugatuck.
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.