Where Whitmore Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Whitmore Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Whitmore Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whitmore Lake
Binge drinking is the habit Whitmore Lake doesn’t win on
19.4% of adults binge drink, vs 15.9% across Michigan, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Whitmore Lake is an active town
Only 17.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Whitmore Lake
Whitmore Lake runs below Michigan on six chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.5% vs 11.9%), stroke (2.7% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5.2% vs 7%). Conditions ↓
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 Whitmore Lake’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Whitmore Lake adults…
Whitmore Lake runs below MI on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Whitmore Lake
1 community health center in Whitmore Lake, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Whitmore Lake; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Whitmore Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Whitmore Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Whitmore Lake runs above Michigan.
3 in 10 Whitmore 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.
8.8% of Whitmore Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Whitmore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Township | A | 28.2% | 8.3% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Webster Township | A+ | 27.3% | 8.2% | 9.3% | ZIP codes |
| Green Oak Township | A | 30.8% | 9.2% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Whitmore Lake adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Whitmore Lake
Why doesn’t Whitmore 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 Whitmore Lake.
What hospital is closest to Whitmore Lake?
University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Whitmore Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Whitmore Lake?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hamilton Whitmore Lake Clinic in Whitmore Lake, 0.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Whitmore 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.