Where Bohemia Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bohemia Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49948, 49965, 49953, 49952. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bohemia Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Bohemia Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 11.8%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Bohemia Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Bohemia Township
The closest emergency room is Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L' Anse, 25.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center is closer (17.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Bohemia Township, and more people treating it
45.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Bohemia Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 11 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 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 Bohemia Township’s likely range; Bohemia Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49948, 49965, 49953, 49952, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bohemia Township adults…
Bohemia Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bohemia Township
No hospital or community health center in Bohemia 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 Bohemia 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bohemia Township 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.
12.6% of Bohemia Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
143 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Bohemia Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Bohemia 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.
Bohemia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Laird Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elm River Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ontonagon Township | C− | 37.6% | 16.9% | 17% | ZIP 49953 |
| Stanton Township | B | 35.8% | 12.1% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
Greenland Township, Laird Township and Elm River 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 Bohemia Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bohemia Township
Why doesn’t Bohemia Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bohemia Township.
What hospital is closest to Bohemia Township?
Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L' Anse, 25.4 miles in a straight line from Bohemia Township’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 Bohemia 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. 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.