Where Wolf Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wolf Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wolf Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wolf Lake
Mental distress runs high in Wolf Lake
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21%), vs 17.6% across Michigan. Depression is above the state too: 30.5%, vs 25.7% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Wolf Lake
60.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 13.1% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Wolf Lake
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.8%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. COPD, which smoking drives, is high too: 9.4%, vs 8.1% 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 Wolf Lake’s likely range.
How Wolf Lake adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wolf Lake runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Wolf 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wolf Lake 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Wolf Lake adults…
Wolf Lake runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wolf Lake
No hospital or community health center in Wolf 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 Wolf 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.3% of Wolf Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Wolf 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 Wolf Lake adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Wolf Lake
Why doesn’t Wolf 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 Wolf Lake.
What hospital is closest to Wolf Lake?
Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital in Muskegon, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Wolf 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 Wolf Lake?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Muskegon Recovery Center in Muskegon, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wolf 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.