Where Duncan Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Duncan Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49967, 49961. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Duncan Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Duncan Township
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15.2%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.6%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Duncan Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Duncan Township, and more people treating it
48.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 85.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Duncan Township
The closest emergency room is Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L' Anse, 23.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Duncan Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.8% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (73.3% 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 Duncan Township’s likely range; Duncan Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49967, 49961, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Duncan Township adults…
Duncan Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Duncan Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Duncan Township
No hospital or community health center in Duncan 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 Duncan 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.
218 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Duncan Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Duncan Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Duncan 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.7% of Duncan Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Duncan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laird Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Covington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Interior Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Iron River Township | C− | 39.3% | 15.6% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Bates Township | — | — | — | — |
Laird Township, Covington Township, Interior 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 Duncan Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Duncan Township
Why doesn’t Duncan 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 Duncan Township.
What hospital is closest to Duncan Township?
Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L' Anse, 23.1 miles in a straight line from Duncan 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 Duncan 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.