Where Temperance residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Temperance, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Temperance. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Temperance
Fewer Temperance adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Temperance
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Temperance has a community health center but no hospital
Family Medical Center of Mi is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Promedica Toledo Hospital in Toledo, 6.8 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 Temperance’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.8% of Temperance adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Temperance adults…
Temperance runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Temperance
1 community health center in Temperance, 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 Temperance; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Temperance adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Temperance adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Temperance 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.
Temperance 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 Temperance adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Temperance
Why doesn’t Temperance have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Temperance.
What hospital is closest to Temperance?
Promedica Toledo Hospital in Toledo, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Temperance’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 Temperance?
23 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Medical Center of Mi in Temperance, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Temperance.
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.