Photo: Notorious4life at en.wikipedia · Public domainWhere South Monroe residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Monroe, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Monroe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Monroe
Out of every 100 South Monroe adults…
South Monroe runs above MI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near South Monroe
No hospital or community health center in South Monroe 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 Monroe; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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 South Monroe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How South Monroe adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 South Monroe 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.
13.7% of South Monroe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
South Monroe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | C− | 43.4% | 13.1% | 18.4% | CDC place |
| Monroe Township | C− | 42.5% | 12.9% | 17.8% | ZIP 48161 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Monroe adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Monroe
Why doesn’t South Monroe 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 Monroe.
What hospital is closest to South Monroe?
Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital in Monroe, 2.7 miles in a straight line from South Monroe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near South Monroe?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Medical Center - Opportunity Center in Monroe, 2.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Monroe.
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.