Where Vandercook Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vandercook Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Vandercook Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vandercook Lake
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Vandercook Lake adults…
Vandercook Lake runs above MI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Vandercook Lake
No hospital or community health center in Vandercook Lake 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 Vandercook Lake; ≈ 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 Vandercook Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Vandercook Lake adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Vandercook Lake 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.
11.5% of Vandercook Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Vandercook Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Township | C− | 40.5% | 13.1% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson | D− | 45.3% | 15.3% | 21.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Vandercook Lake adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Vandercook Lake
Why doesn’t Vandercook Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vandercook Lake.
What hospital is closest to Vandercook Lake?
Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Vandercook Lake’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 Vandercook Lake?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Center for Family Health Dental in Jackson, 4.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vandercook Lake.
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.