Where Sterling residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sterling, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sterling. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sterling
COPD runs high in Sterling
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Sterling has a community health center but no hospital
Sterling Area Health Center is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Saint Mary's Standish Community Hospital in Standish, 4.3 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Sterling’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sterling adults…
Sterling runs above MI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sterling
1 community health center in Sterling, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Sterling; ≈ 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 Sterling adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Sterling adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Sterling 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.
15.1% of Sterling adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Sterling 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 Sterling adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sterling
Why doesn’t Sterling have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sterling.
What hospital is closest to Sterling?
Saint Mary's Standish Community Hospital in Standish, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Sterling’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 Sterling?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sterling Area Health Center in Sterling, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sterling.
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.