Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Baraga Township is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Baraga Township trails Michigan on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49908, 49958, 49970, 49946. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baraga Township
Making ends meet is harder in Baraga Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.3%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. Utility shut-off threats (12.2% vs 8.7%) and no reliable transportation (11.4% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 21.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Baraga Township
59% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 16.3% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Every town around Baraga Township scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Baraga Township’s D, from L'Anse Township (C−) to Chassell Township (B+). Around town ↓
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 Baraga Township’s likely range; Baraga Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49908, 49958, 49970, 49946, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Baraga Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Baraga Township is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #655 of 701 in Michigan. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 25% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Baraga Township’s median household income is $52,254; among the 6,544 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 22%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.1% of Baraga Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Keeping up with care
Share of Baraga Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Baraga Township and the towns around it
Baraga Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baraga Township | D | 42.1% | 15% | 20.4% | ZIP codes |
| L'Anse Township | C− | 39% | 15.3% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Laird Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Portage Township | B | 35.9% | 11.7% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Covington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chassell Township | B+ | 35.3% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ZIP 49916 |
Laird Township and Covington Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Baraga Township adults…
Baraga Township runs above MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Baraga Township
No hospital or community health center in Baraga 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 Baraga 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.
255 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Baraga Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Baraga 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Baraga Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Baraga Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Baraga Township is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Baraga Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Baraga Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.8%21.7–28.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15–19.1 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.9–21.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.1%34–50.4 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15%13.1–17 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.5%37.2–46 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%32.7–41.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.7%29.4–36.1 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.7–13.4 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.5–10.2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8–10 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%9.6–12.4 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.3%13.4–19.5 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.4%17.5–23.5 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.5%24.7–34.6 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13–18.8 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%31.8–45.1 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%6.9–10.7 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76.3–82.8 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59%55.5–62.5 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.6–87.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%73.8–79.4 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%60.7–70.2 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.7%64.7–79.6 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26%22.4–29.8 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.5–38.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26%22.5–29.8 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.3%18–24.7 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.6%13.3–18 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.2%10.6–13.9 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.4%9.9–13 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.1%17.8–24.6 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.8%33.1–42.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.9%15.6–20.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%15–19.1 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.4–10.6 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%6–7.5 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Baraga Township
Is Baraga Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Baraga Township is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #655 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 22%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Baraga Township?
CDC estimates 42.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 34% and 50.4%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Baraga Township?
Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L' Anse, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Baraga Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Baraga Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–10.7%), 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 Baraga Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Baraga 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.