Where Waldron residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waldron, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waldron. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waldron
Dental care lags in Waldron
60.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 16.8% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Waldron
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.8%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Waldron
1 in 3 adults have been diagnosed with depression (31.2%), vs 25.7% across Michigan. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 21%, vs 17.6% 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 Waldron’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waldron 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Waldron adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Waldron runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Waldron 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.
Out of every 100 Waldron adults…
Waldron runs above MI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Waldron
No hospital or community health center in Waldron 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 Waldron; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.1% of Waldron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Waldron 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 Waldron adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Waldron
Why doesn’t Waldron have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Waldron.
What hospital is closest to Waldron?
Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Waldron’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waldron.
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.