Health · Three Oaks
Three Oaks, MI health
Three Oaks differs from Michigan on 5 of 40 measures. It has fewer adults facing food insecurity (12% vs 15.4%) and fewer adults facing a utility shut-off (6.9% vs 8.7%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for Three OaksTownTapestry Health GradeNew
B−
Three Oaks’s Health Grade: B−
On seven CDC health estimates for adults, Three Oaks is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, and than 72% of towns with similar incomes.
BSelf-rated healthB-Physical distressC+Mental distressB-ObesityB+DiabetesB-SmokingBExercise
All U.S. towns we grade (19,420)Healthier than 54%
Less healthyHealthier
Michigan towns we grade (1,267)Healthier than 68%
Towns with similar incomes, $50K–$84K (9,329)Healthier than 72%
Better than its income would suggest. Three Oaks is healthier than most towns with similar incomes, even though its overall grade is B−.
These are estimates. At the ends of CDC’s likely ranges, Three Oaks could be anywhere from C− to A−.
How the Health Grade works
- Seven CDC estimates. Adults in fair or poor health, frequent physical distress, frequent mental distress, obesity, diabetes, smoking and no exercise (CDC PLACES, 2025 release). On each one a town earns the share of U.S. towns doing worse, and those shares are averaged. It’s the same score as our Healthiest towns in Michigan ranking.
- Graded on a national curve. Every U.S. town with 1,000+ residents and all seven estimates (19,420 places) is lined up by score: A+ top 5%A next 10%A- next 10%B B+ to B−, next 30%C C+ to C−, next 30%D D and D−, bottom 15%
- Not adjusted for income. Wealthier towns are usually healthier, and the grade shows that as it is. The similar-incomes bar compares Three Oaks with U.S. towns whose median household income is within 25% of its own.
- Modeled, not measured. CDC combines national survey answers with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix. Three Oaks uses CDC’s own estimate for it. High blood pressure is left out because it tracks age more than anything else. The confidence line recomputes the grade with every estimate at the low, then the high, end of its range.
Report card
How Three Oaks compares with Michigan
Each theme counts how many of its measures are better, worse or too close to call against the state. Tap one to jump to it.
Chronic conditions
36.9% have obesity
0 better12 close0 worse
Habits
24% get no exercise
0 better4 close0 worse
Care & screenings
78.2% had a checkup
1 better6 close0 worse
Mind & connection
31.9% feel lonely
0 better5 close0 worse
Everyday needs
12% face food insecurity
4 better1 close0 worse
Disability
31.4% have a disability
7 measures · shown without a better/worse judgment
Chronic conditions
Out of every 100 Three Oaks adults…
35 of every 100 Three Oaks adults have high blood pressure
Michigan: 37 in 100 · too close to call · margin 31.5–39.3%
Bars show Three Oaks; the black tick is Michigan. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Habits
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
Three Oaks, betterThree Oaks, worseToo close to callMichigan
Get no exerciseshare of adults
24% Three Oaks
MI 24.9%
MI 24.9%
Sleep under 7 hoursshare of adults
34.9% Three Oaks
MI 34.7%
MI 34.7%
Binge drinkshare of adults
17.2% Three Oaks
MI 15.9%
MI 15.9%
Smoke cigarettesshare of adults
14.9% Three Oaks
MI 14.6%
MI 14.6%
0%10%20%30%40%
Care & screenings
Keeping up with care
Share of Three Oaks adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Yearly checkup
MI 80%Dentist visit
MI 68%Cholesterol check
MI 87%Colon screening
MI 69%Mammogram
MI 77%Taking BP meds
MI 78%1 in 15
working-age adults has no health insurance
Three Oaks 6.6% · Michigan 1 in 14 (6.9%)
Mind & connection
How Three Oaks adults are doing
1 in 3Three Oaks adults feel lonely
31.9% · Michigan 32.4% · too close to call
1 in 4Three Oaks adults have been diagnosed with depression
27.2% · Michigan 25.7% · too close to call
1 in 4Three Oaks adults lack social or emotional support
22.4% · Michigan 23.1% · too close to call
1 in 6Three Oaks adults are in frequent mental distress
17.6% · Michigan 17.6% · too close to call
Everyday needs
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
1 in 8
Three Oaks adults worry about having enough food
12% · MI 15.4% · better
1 in 10
Three Oaks adults worry about keeping their housing
9.8% · MI 11.9% · better
1 in 14
Three Oaks adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
6.9% · MI 8.7% · better
1 in 15
Three Oaks adults lack reliable transportation
6.6% · MI 8.3% · better
10.7% of Three Oaks adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Disability
Living with a disability
31.4%
of Three Oaks adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Walking or climbing stairs13.4%
Thinking or memory14.4%
Hearing7.3%
Errands alone8%
Vision4.2%
Dressing or bathing3.4%
Black tick: Michigan. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
Getting care
Care in and near Three Oaks
No hospital or community health center in Three Oaks itself. These are the nearest.
HNearest ERNorthwest Health-La PorteLa Porte · 14.2 miDirections →
+Low-cost careNorthshore Health CentersLa Porte · 14.2 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
14.2 mi
Northshore Health Centers
3 sites · nearest in La Porte
Northshore Laporte Health CenterLa Porte · 14.2 mi
Northshore Laporte Health CenterLa Porte · 14.2 mi
Northshore Michigan CityMichigan City · 15.8 mi
14.4 mi
Healthlinc
3 sites · nearest in La Porte
Healthlinc La Porte PediatricsLa Porte · 14.4 mi
Healthlinc La PorteLaporte · 14.4 mi
Healthlinc Michigan CityMichigan City · 16.3 mi
Nothing matches.
! Primary careThree Oaks's county is a federal shortage area for some residents.Low-income residents, Berrien County · need score 17 of 25
! Dental careThree Oaks's county is a federal shortage area for some residents.Low-income residents, Berrien County · need score 17 of 25
! Mental healthThree Oaks's county is a federal shortage area for some residents.Low-income residents, Berrien County · need score 16 of 25
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 Three Oaks. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
All 40 measures for Three Oaks
| Measure | Three Oaks | Margin | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 35.4% | 31.5–39.3% | 36.7% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 35.2% | 31.5–39.1% | 35.4% | about the same |
| Obesity | 36.9% | 30.7–43.2% | 36.2% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 30.6% | 27.4–33.9% | 29.1% | about the same |
| Depression | 27.2% | 23.7–31% | 25.7% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 10.5% | 8.5–12.8% | 10.2% | about the same |
| Asthma | 11.7% | 10.4–13.1% | 11.5% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 9.7% | 8.7–10.8% | 8.9% | about the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 9.3–12.5% | 11.9% | about the same |
| COPD | 8.1% | 6.7–9.5% | 8.1% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 6.6% | 5.8–7.5% | 7% | about the same |
| Stroke | 3.4% | 2.9–3.8% | 3.7% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9% | 12.1–17.7% | 14.6% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 17.2% | 14.3–20.5% | 15.9% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 24% | 19.7–28.3% | 24.9% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9% | 29.9–40.5% | 34.7% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 78.2% | 74.8–81.5% | 80.3% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 73.1% | 70.3–76% | 68% | better |
| Cholesterol check | 87.7% | 85.5–89.7% | 87.4% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 71.4% | 67.3–75.7% | 69% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 78.7% | 72.6–84.2% | 76.9% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 76.2% | 72.9–79.1% | 77.6% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 6.6% | 5.1–8.5% | 6.9% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 31.9% | 27.1–36.9% | 32.4% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 22.4% | 18.8–26.2% | 23.1% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 17.6% | 15.5–19.9% | 17.6% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 17.8% | 15–20.9% | 19.4% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 14.3% | 12.4–16.3% | 14% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 12% | 9.4–15% | 15.4% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 9.8% | 8–11.7% | 11.9% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 6.9% | 5.7–8.2% | 8.7% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 6.6% | 5.6–7.9% | 8.3% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 10.7% | 8.2–13.5% | 14.3% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4% | 27.1–35.7% | 31.1% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 13.4% | 11.2–15.6% | 14% | |
| Thinking or memory | 14.4% | 12.3–16.6% | 14.3% | |
| Hearing | 7.3% | 6.4–8.2% | 7.3% | |
| Vision | 4.2% | 3.6–4.8% | 4.9% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.4% | 2.9–4% | 3.8% | |
| Errands alone | 8% | 6.8–9.3% | 8.6% | |
About these numbers
How CDC estimates town health
They're modeled estimatesCDC combines a large national health survey with each area's age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Three Oaks door to door.
Close calls stay grayEvery figure has a margin of error. When the Michigan figure falls inside it, we don't call Three Oaks better or worse.
CDC's own town estimateCDC publishes Three Oaks directly, so these are its own figures.
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.