Photo: Paul R. Burley · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Allouez Township is healthier than 97%
Allouez Township differs from Michigan on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49805, 49950, 49913. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Allouez Township
Allouez Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Allouez Township is healthier than 66%. Against the 3,836 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$56K), it’s healthier than 97%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Allouez Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Allouez Township runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Allouez Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Allouez Township’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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Allouez Township, and more people treating it
41.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Allouez Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.9% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (90.3% vs 87.4%). 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 Allouez Township’s likely range; Allouez Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49805, 49950, 49913, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Allouez Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Allouez Township is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 83% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 34%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Allouez Township’s median household income is $44,531; among the 3,836 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$56K), it’s healthier than 97%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Allouez Township adults…
Allouez Township runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Allouez Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Allouez Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Allouez Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Allouez Township
No hospital or community health center in Allouez Township 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 Allouez Township; ≈ 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 Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
93 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
How Allouez Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Allouez Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Allouez Township 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.
9.1% of Allouez Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Allouez Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allouez Township | B+ | 34.5% | 13.1% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Calumet Township | C | 38.5% | 13.2% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Houghton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eagle River | — | — | — | — |
Houghton Township, Sherman Township and Eagle River: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Allouez Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Allouez Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Allouez Township is better than Michigan on 11 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Allouez Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Allouez Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.8%14.8–21 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12–16.1 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13–16.9 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.5%26.7–43 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.1–15.1 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.3%36.8–45.8 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.5%35.9–45.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.7%31.8–39.6 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13%11.7–14.3 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%7.9–10.5 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%7.4–10.8 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.6–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.8%7.1–10.8 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%9.9–15.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.7%18.2–27.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.1–17.5 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31%24.9–37.6 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.3%4.1–6.8 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.9%79.9–85.6 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.9%68.8–74.9 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%88.7–91.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.1%79.5–84.6 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 76%71.6–79.9 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%70.4–84.1 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.3–28.8 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.5%23.8–33.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.9%15.7–22.4 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.7%7.6–12.1 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%5.9–8.8 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.6–6.6 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.8–6.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%7–11.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32%27.2–36.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.9%12.4–17.7 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.4–14 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.5–11.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.4–8.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3–4.2 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Allouez Township
Is Allouez Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Allouez Township is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Allouez Township?
CDC estimates 34.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 43%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Allouez Township?
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics in Laurium, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Allouez Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Allouez Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–6.8%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Allouez Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Allouez Township.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.