Where Amasa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Amasa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Amasa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Amasa
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Amasa
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.6%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 38.7%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Amasa runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 46% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Amasa, and more people treating it
45.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Amasa adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Amasa’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Amasa adults…
Amasa runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Amasa is an older town: 46% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Amasa as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Amasa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10% of Amasa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Amasa
No hospital or community health center in Amasa 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 Amasa; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Amasa adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Amasa does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Amasa 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.
Amasa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hematite Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crystal Falls Township | C | 38.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Bates Township | — | — | — | — |
Hematite Township and Bates Township: 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 Amasa adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Amasa
Why doesn’t Amasa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Amasa.
What hospital is closest to Amasa?
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics in Iron River, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Amasa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Amasa.
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.