Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0Where Eastport residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eastport, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eastport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eastport
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Eastport
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (16.1%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 40.6%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Eastport runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 61% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Eastport, and more people treating it
45.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 85.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Eastport keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.2% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (75.1% 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 Eastport’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Eastport adults…
Eastport runs below MI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Eastport is an older town: 61% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Eastport as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eastport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Eastport
No hospital or community health center in Eastport 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 Eastport; ≈ 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.
2.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Eastport adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Eastport does better than Michigan.
1 in 4 Eastport 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.
6.7% of Eastport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Eastport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torch Lake Township | B+ | 34.9% | 12.8% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Banks Township | B+ | 35.7% | 12.1% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Central Lake Township | B | 36.9% | 13.4% | 13.5% | ZIP 49622 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eastport adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eastport
Why doesn’t Eastport have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eastport.
What hospital is closest to Eastport?
Charlevoix Area Hospital in Charlevoix, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Eastport’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 Eastport.
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.