Where West Monroe residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Monroe, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Monroe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Monroe
Dental care lags in West Monroe
60.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 20% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in West Monroe
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.8%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. No reliable transportation (11% vs 8.3%) and utility shut-off threats (11.4% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 21.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in West Monroe
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21.9%), vs 17.6% across Michigan. Depression is above the state too: 29.8%, vs 25.7% 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 West Monroe’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Monroe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.7% of West Monroe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
How West Monroe adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, West Monroe runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 West Monroe 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 West Monroe adults…
West Monroe runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Monroe
No hospital or community health center in West Monroe 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 West Monroe; ≈ 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
West Monroe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Township | C− | 42.5% | 12.9% | 17.8% | ZIP 48161 |
| Monroe | C− | 43.4% | 13.1% | 18.4% | CDC place |
| Frenchtown Township | C | 41.5% | 12.3% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Monroe adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in West Monroe
Why doesn’t West Monroe have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Monroe.
What hospital is closest to West Monroe?
Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital in Monroe, 2.3 miles in a straight line from West Monroe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near West Monroe?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Medical Center - Monroe Main in Monroe, 2.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Monroe.
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.