Where South Boardman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Boardman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Boardman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Boardman
Dental care lags in South Boardman
59% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 21.3% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in South Boardman
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.8%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in South Boardman
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
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 South Boardman’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Boardman 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.
3.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 South Boardman adults…
South Boardman runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near South Boardman
No hospital or community health center in South Boardman 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 South Boardman; ≈ 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 South Boardman adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, South Boardman runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 South Boardman 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.
18.8% of South Boardman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
South Boardman 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 South Boardman adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in South Boardman
Why doesn’t South Boardman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Boardman.
What hospital is closest to South Boardman?
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center in Kalkaska, 8.8 miles in a straight line from South Boardman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Boardman.
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.