Where Shoreham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shoreham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shoreham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shoreham
Cancer runs high in Shoreham
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Shoreham keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (77.1% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (91.8% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Few Shoreham adults smoke
9.2% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Shoreham’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Shoreham adults…
Shoreham runs below MI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shoreham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
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Care in and near Shoreham
No hospital or community health center in Shoreham 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 Shoreham; ≈ 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 Shoreham adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Shoreham does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Shoreham 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.
6.1% of Shoreham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Shoreham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Township | B | 37% | 12.6% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| St. Joseph | A− | 33.7% | 9.8% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Lincoln Township | A− | 34% | 10.8% | 11% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shoreham adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shoreham
Why doesn’t Shoreham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Shoreham.
What hospital is closest to Shoreham?
Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph in St. Joseph, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Shoreham’s 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 Shoreham?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Intercare Benton Harbor in Benton Harbor, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shoreham.
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.