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Montcalm County, MI

Home to 66,614 residents, with 30 active HRSA shortage designations.

Active HPSAs
30
Population
66,614
Peak shortage score
19.0
MUA Index
MUA
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The verdict

Montcalm County ranks among the most underserved counties in the country - 30 active HPSA designations, more than 97% of the 2,991 US counties with a designated shortage, with primary care the deepest gap.

30
Active HPSA designations
10
Primary-care shortages
19
Peak severity score (of 26)
Top 3%
US counties by volume

Healthcare shortage designations from HRSA. FIPS: 26117. Population: 66,614.

Montcalm County, MI (population 66,614) has 10 primary care, 10 mental health, and 10 dental Health Professional Shortage Area designations active according to HRSA. The county is also designated a Medically Underserved Area (MUA). Shortage severity scores and individual HPSA designations are detailed below.

10
Primary Care HPSAs
10
Mental Health HPSAs
10
Dental HPSAs

HPSA Scores

Primary Care 16.0
Mental Health 18.0
Dental 19.0

Scores range 0–25 (primary/mental health), 0–26 (dental). Higher = greater need.

Medically Underserved Area

MUA Designated

Montcalm County vs. every US county

Total active HPSA designations, how this county's shortage volume compares nationally

30 Top 3% higher than 97% of 2,991 US counties

0–20: 2,828 US counties (95%). Below this entry. 20–40: 124 US counties (4%). This entry sits in this band. 40–60: 27 US counties (1%). Above this entry. 60–80: 6 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 80–100: 1 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 100–120: 2 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 120–140: 1 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 140–160: 1 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 160–180: 0 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 180–200: 0 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 200–220: 0 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 220–240: 0 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 240–260: 0 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 260–280: 1 US counties (0%). Above this entry. This county 0 280 every US county with a designation, bucketed by value

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Source HRSA Data Warehouse, designated HPSAs · 2026

Highest-severity HPSA designations

All 30 active (designated) HPSAs in Montcalm County, ranked by HRSA shortage score.

Name Type Score
SHERIDAN CARE CLINIC primary_care 16.0
SPARROW MEDICAL GROUP- CARSON dental 15.0
Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Multispecialty Center - Lakeview dental 15.0
Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Multispecialty Center - 707 S Greenville West Dr dental 15.0
SPARROW MEDICAL GROUP-STANTON dental 15.0
SPARROW MEDICAL GROUP OB/GYN CARSON CITY dental 15.0
SHERIDAN CARE CLINIC dental 15.0
Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Multispecialty Center - Lakeview primary_care 14.0
SPARROW MEDICAL GROUP-STANTON primary_care 14.0
SPARROW MEDICAL GROUP- CARSON primary_care 14.0
SPARROW MEDICAL GROUP - GREENVILLE primary_care 14.0
SPARROW MEDICAL GROUP OB/GYN CARSON CITY primary_care 14.0
Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Multispecialty Center - Oak St primary_care 14.0
Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Multispecialty Center - 707 S Greenville West Dr primary_care 14.0
LI-Montcalm County primary_care 14.0
SPARROW MEDICAL GROUP- CARSON mental_health 14.0
Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Multispecialty Center - Lakeview mental_health 14.0
SPARROW MEDICAL GROUP-STANTON mental_health 14.0
SPARROW MEDICAL GROUP OB/GYN CARSON CITY mental_health 14.0
SHERIDAN CARE CLINIC mental_health 13.0
Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Multispecialty Center - Oak St dental 13.0
SPARROW MEDICAL GROUP - GREENVILLE dental 13.0
Montcalm County mental_health 12.0
Carson City Correctional Facility mental_health 12.0
Carson City Correctional Facility dental 12.0
LI-Montcalm County dental 11.0
Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Multispecialty Center - 707 S Greenville West Dr mental_health 10.0
Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Multispecialty Center - Oak St mental_health 9.0
SPARROW MEDICAL GROUP - GREENVILLE mental_health 8.0
Carson City Correctional Facility primary_care 3.0

What the HRSA Data Shows for Montcalm County

Montcalm County, MI - population 66,614 carries 30 active Health Professional Shortage Area designations in the HRSA Data Warehouse: 10 in primary care, 10 in mental health, and 10 in dental. The county is also flagged as a Medically Underserved Area.

The county's highest shortage-severity score across the three categories is 19.0, which crosses the 17-point threshold HRSA uses to flag high-priority shortage areas eligible for National Health Service Corps placement and enhanced Medicare reimbursement. Primary-care scoring reached 16.0 (0–25 scale). Mental-health scoring reached 18.0 (0–25 scale). Dental scoring reached 19.0 (0–26 scale).

HRSA lists 30 active (designated) HPSA records tied to Montcalm County, covering the specific facilities, geographies, and population groups that received the designation; the table above shows the most severe.

Montcalm County designations by care type

Active Health Professional Shortage Area designations in the county, by provider category.

designations
Source HRSA Data Warehouse, designated HPSAs As of 2026

Source: HRSA Data Warehouse, Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) + Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) HPSA primary-care, mental-health, and dental designations for Montcalm County, MI · 2026 HRSA designation data updated quarterly; HPSA scores 0-25 (primary/mental) and 0-26 (dental); higher = greater shortage severity. Coverage tiers from U.S. Census ACS PUMS + KFF state tracker.

What to do with Montcalm County's data

Montcalm County's shortage designations unlock specific federal programs and comparisons, here is how to act on them.

  • Montcalm County's 30 active designations make providers here eligible for National Health Service Corps loan repayment, estimate the award and service terms. NHSC estimator
  • See how the county's primary care burden compares with the rest of MI before you draw conclusions from a single score. MI overview
  • Check whether an area clears HRSA's 3,500:1 population-to-provider threshold with the provider-to-population ratio behind an HPSA score. HPSA score estimator

HPSA scores describe structural access to care, not the availability of any individual provider. For a specific appointment, contact a provider or your insurer; designations are reviewed by HRSA each quarter.

Counties With a Similar Primary Care Shortage Score

Other U.S. counties whose HRSA primary-care HPSA score is closest to Montcalm County's 16.0.

Fairfax County, VA

16.0 score 1,150,309 pop.

San Francisco County, CA

16.0 score 873,965 pop.

San Mateo County, CA

16.0 score 764,442 pop.

El Paso County, CO

16.0 score 730,395 pop.

Dane County, WI

16.0 score 561,504 pop.

Clark County, WA

16.0 score 503,311 pop.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many healthcare shortage areas does Montcalm County have?

Montcalm County, MI has 30 Health Professional Shortage Area designations: 10 in primary care, 10 in mental health, and 10 in dental care, according to HRSA data.

Is Montcalm County a Medically Underserved Area?

Yes, Montcalm County is designated as a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) by HRSA. The MUA Index for this county is not available. MUA designation qualifies the area for enhanced federal funding and provider incentive programs.

What does an HPSA score mean?

HPSA scores range from 0 to 25 for primary care and mental health (0 to 26 for dental). Higher scores indicate greater shortage severity. Areas with scores of 17 or above are considered high-priority shortage areas eligible for National Health Service Corps placement and enhanced Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.

What healthcare providers are needed in Montcalm County?

Based on HRSA shortage designations, Montcalm County needs additional providers in primary care (family physicians, internists, pediatricians), mental health (psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers), and dental care (dentists, dental hygienists). The National Health Service Corps offers loan repayment and scholarship programs for providers who serve in designated shortage areas.

How are HPSA designations used by federal programs?

HPSA designations determine eligibility for over 30 federal programs, including National Health Service Corps placements, Community Health Center grants, Medicare bonus payments (10% for physicians in HPSAs), J-1 visa waiver programs for international medical graduates, and Rural Health Clinic certification. These programs channel billions of dollars annually to underserved communities.

How does Montcalm County compare to other counties in MI?

Montcalm County has 30 total HPSA designations with a peak shortage score of 19.0. You can compare shortage levels across all counties in MI on the state overview page, or view national county rankings to see where Montcalm County stands relative to the rest of the country.

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Source: HRSA Data Warehouse. FIPS: 26117. PlainHealthAccess is not affiliated with HRSA or any government agency.

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Every figure on PlainHealthAccess is rendered directly from HRSA source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page lists every HPSA and MUA designation on record for the county. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.