Where Copper Harbor residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Copper Harbor, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Copper Harbor. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Copper Harbor
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Copper Harbor
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 41.3%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Copper Harbor runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Copper Harbor
The closest emergency room is Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics in Laurium, 31.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Copper Harbor, and more people treating it
46.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 84.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Copper Harbor is short on dental care and mental health care
Copper Harbor’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 ↓
Copper Harbor keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (72.8% vs 68%). 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 Copper Harbor’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Copper Harbor adults…
Copper Harbor runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Copper Harbor
No hospital or community health center in Copper Harbor 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 Copper Harbor; ≈ 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 Copper Harbor 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.
8.1 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Copper Harbor adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Copper Harbor does better than Michigan.
1 in 4 Copper Harbor 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.
8.7% of Copper Harbor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Copper Harbor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Harbor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grant Township | — | — | — | — |
Eagle Harbor Township and Grant 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 Copper Harbor adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Copper Harbor
Why doesn’t Copper Harbor have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Copper Harbor.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Copper Harbor.
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.