Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Ahmeek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ahmeek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ahmeek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ahmeek
Ahmeek is short on dental care and mental health care
Ahmeek’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Ahmeek
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Fewer Ahmeek adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Ahmeek is insured
Only 4.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 6.9% across Michigan. 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 Michigan figure falls outside Ahmeek’s likely range.
Care in and near Ahmeek
No hospital or community health center in Ahmeek 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 Ahmeek; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Ahmeek adults…
Ahmeek runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.4% of Ahmeek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ahmeek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Ahmeek adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Ahmeek 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.
Ahmeek 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 Ahmeek adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ahmeek
Why doesn’t Ahmeek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ahmeek.
What hospital is closest to Ahmeek?
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics in Laurium, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Ahmeek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ahmeek?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Calumet Family Health Center - Calumet Ave in Calumet, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ahmeek.
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.