Where Michigan City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Michigan City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Michigan City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Michigan City
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Michigan City
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.8%), vs 25.3% across North Dakota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 6.1% across North Dakota. In all, Michigan City runs above North Dakota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Michigan City, and more people treating it
37.1% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 North Dakota figure falls outside Michigan City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Michigan City adults…
Michigan City runs above ND on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Michigan City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Michigan City
No hospital or community health center in Michigan City 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 Michigan City; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Michigan City adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Michigan City 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.
5.9% of Michigan City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Michigan City 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 Michigan City adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Michigan City
Why doesn’t Michigan City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Michigan City.
What hospital is closest to Michigan City?
Nelson County Health System in Mcville, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Michigan City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Michigan City.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The North Dakota 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.