Where Walloon Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Walloon Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Walloon Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walloon Lake
Cancer and arthritis run high in Walloon Lake
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.7%), vs 29.1% across Michigan. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Walloon Lake adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Walloon Lake is insured
Only 4.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 6.9% across Michigan. Checkups ↓
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 Walloon Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Walloon Lake adults…
Walloon Lake runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Walloon Lake is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Walloon Lake as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.4% of Walloon Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Keeping up with care
Share of Walloon Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Walloon Lake
No hospital or community health center in Walloon 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 Walloon 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
3.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Walloon Lake adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Walloon 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.
Walloon Lake 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 Walloon Lake adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Walloon Lake
Why doesn’t Walloon 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 Walloon Lake.
What hospital is closest to Walloon Lake?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Walloon 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 Walloon Lake?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alcona Health Center Petoskey Child Health Associates in Petoskey, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Walloon 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.