Where Wolverine residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wolverine, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wolverine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wolverine
Depression is more common in Wolverine
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (30%), vs 25.7% across Michigan. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.5%, vs 17.6% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Wolverine
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.7%), 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 Wolverine’s likely range.
How Wolverine adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wolverine runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Wolverine 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Wolverine adults…
Wolverine runs above MI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wolverine
No hospital or community health center in Wolverine 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 Wolverine; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Wolverine 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.
18% of Wolverine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Wolverine 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 Wolverine adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Wolverine
Why doesn’t Wolverine have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wolverine.
What hospital is closest to Wolverine?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 19.0 miles in a straight line from Wolverine’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 Wolverine?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Indian River Health Center in Indian River, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wolverine.
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.