Where Whittemore residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Whittemore, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Whittemore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whittemore
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Whittemore
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.8%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Whittemore runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Whittemore
57.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 21.9% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Whittemore
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.8%), vs 14.6% 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 Whittemore’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Whittemore adults…
Whittemore runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Whittemore 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.
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Care in and near Whittemore
No hospital or community health center in Whittemore 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 Whittemore; ≈ 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).
How Whittemore adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Whittemore 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.
21.3% of Whittemore adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Whittemore and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Whittemore adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Whittemore
Why doesn’t Whittemore have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Whittemore.
What hospital is closest to Whittemore?
Tawas St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Whittemore’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 Whittemore?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hale Clinic- Sterling Area Health Center in Hale, 10.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Whittemore.
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.