Where Scotts residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Scotts, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Scotts. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Scotts
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Scotts
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Scotts runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Scotts adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 11 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Scotts’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Scotts adults…
Scotts runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.8% of Scotts adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Scotts
No hospital or community health center in Scotts 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 Scotts; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Scotts adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Scotts adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Scotts 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.
Scotts 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 Scotts adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Scotts
Why doesn’t Scotts have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Scotts.
What hospital is closest to Scotts?
Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Scotts’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Scotts?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center Millcork in Kalamazoo, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Scotts.
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.