Photo: Roxray · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Eagle Harbor residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eagle Harbor, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eagle Harbor. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eagle Harbor
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Eagle Harbor
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (17.7%), about twice the Michigan rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 46.7%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Eagle Harbor runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Eagle Harbor, and more people treating it
50.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 87.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Eagle Harbor
The closest emergency room is Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics in Laurium, 20 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Eagle Harbor is short on dental care and mental health care
Eagle 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 ↓
Eagle Harbor keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (88.5% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (77.2% 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 Eagle Harbor’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Eagle Harbor adults…
Eagle Harbor runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eagle Harbor adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Eagle Harbor
No hospital or community health center in Eagle 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 Eagle 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
4.3 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Eagle Harbor adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Eagle Harbor does better than Michigan.
1 in 4 Eagle 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.
8.3% of Eagle Harbor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Eagle 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 | — | — | — | — |
Eagle Harbor 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 Eagle Harbor adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eagle Harbor
Why doesn’t Eagle 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 Eagle Harbor.
What hospital is closest to Eagle Harbor?
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics in Laurium, 20.0 miles in a straight line from Eagle Harbor’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 Eagle 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.