Photo: Fogonthedowns at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Grand Rapids residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grand Rapids, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grand Rapids. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.1% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (88.2% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Grand Rapids adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Grand Rapids is an active town
Only 22.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. 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 Ohio figure falls outside Grand Rapids’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grand Rapids adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Grand Rapids adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Grand Rapids adults…
Grand Rapids runs below OH on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Grand Rapids
No hospital or community health center in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids; ≈ 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 Grand Rapids adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Grand Rapids 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.
Grand Rapids 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Township | B+ | 34.2% | 12.1% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Grand Rapids Township | B− | 36.3% | 12.8% | 14.6% | ZIP 43522 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grand Rapids adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grand Rapids
Why doesn’t Grand Rapids have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Grand Rapids.
What hospital is closest to Grand Rapids?
Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Grand Rapids’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grand Rapids.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio 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.