Photo: Chris857 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Dollar Bay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dollar Bay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dollar Bay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dollar Bay
Fewer Dollar Bay adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Dollar Bay
Dollar Bay runs below Michigan on stroke (3.1% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (10.1% vs 11.9%). Conditions ↓
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 Dollar Bay’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.5% of Dollar Bay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Dollar Bay adults…
Dollar Bay runs below MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dollar Bay
No hospital or community health center in Dollar Bay 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 Dollar Bay; ≈ 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.
4.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Dollar Bay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Dollar Bay adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Dollar Bay 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.
Dollar Bay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township | B− | 35.6% | 11.4% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Osceola Township | C | 38% | 12.8% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Torch Lake Township | C | 37.7% | 14% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Houghton | A− | 30.5% | 5.5% | 11% | CDC place |
| Portage Township | B | 35.9% | 11.7% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dollar Bay adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dollar Bay
Why doesn’t Dollar Bay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dollar Bay.
What hospital is closest to Dollar Bay?
Up Health System Portage in Hancock, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Dollar Bay’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dollar Bay?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Houghton Family Health Center in Houghton, 2.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dollar Bay.
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.