Where Stanwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stanwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stanwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stanwood
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Stanwood
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Stanwood runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Stanwood
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.8%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Mental distress runs high in Stanwood
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.9%), vs 17.6% across Michigan. Depression is above the state too: 30.4%, vs 25.7% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
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 Stanwood’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Stanwood adults…
Stanwood runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
How Stanwood adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Stanwood runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Stanwood 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.
Care in and near Stanwood
No hospital or community health center in Stanwood 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 Stanwood; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Stanwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.8% of Stanwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Stanwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Township | C | 36.7% | 13.5% | 16.2% | ZIP codes |
| Mecosta Township | C | 36.6% | 13.2% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stanwood adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Stanwood
Why doesn’t Stanwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stanwood.
What hospital is closest to Stanwood?
Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital in Big Rapids, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Stanwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Stanwood?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Care - Big Rapids in Big Rapids, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stanwood.
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.