Where Wacousta residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wacousta, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wacousta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wacousta
Wacousta keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (76.7% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (91.6% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Wacousta
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Wacousta is an active town
Only 18.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
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 Wacousta’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wacousta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Wacousta adults…
Wacousta runs below MI on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wacousta
No hospital or community health center in Wacousta 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 Wacousta; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Wacousta adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wacousta does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Wacousta 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.
6% of Wacousta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Wacousta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Township | B+ | 36.2% | 10.6% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Eagle Township | A− | 35.2% | 10.3% | 12% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wacousta adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wacousta
Why doesn’t Wacousta have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wacousta.
What hospital is closest to Wacousta?
Edward W Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Wacousta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wacousta.
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.