Photo: Paul R. Burley · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Eagle River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eagle River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eagle River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eagle River
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Eagle River
1 in 5 adults have had cancer (19.2%), about twice the Michigan rate. 1 in 7 adults have heart disease (13.4%), about twice the Michigan rate. Arthritis is also above the state: 48.3%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Eagle River runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Eagle River, and more people treating it
54.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 89% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Eagle River is short on dental care and mental health care
Eagle River’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 River keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (89.8% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (77.9% 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 River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Eagle River adults…
Eagle River runs below MI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eagle River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Eagle River
No hospital or community health center in Eagle River 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 River; ≈ 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.
14 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Eagle River adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Eagle River does better than Michigan.
1 in 4 Eagle River 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.
6.9% of Eagle River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Eagle River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Allouez Township | B+ | 34.5% | 13.1% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Eagle Harbor Township | — | — | — | — |
Houghton Township and 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 River adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eagle River
Why doesn’t Eagle River 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 River.
What hospital is closest to Eagle River?
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics in Laurium, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Eagle River’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 River.
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.