Where Gaastra residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gaastra, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gaastra. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gaastra
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Gaastra
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Gaastra runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Gaastra, and more people treating it
43.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. 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 Gaastra’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gaastra adults…
Gaastra runs above MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gaastra adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Gaastra
No hospital or community health center in Gaastra 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 Gaastra; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Gaastra adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Gaastra 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.
15.7% of Gaastra adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Gaastra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stambaugh Township | C− | 39.7% | 15.4% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Caspian | — | — | — | — |
Caspian: 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 Gaastra adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gaastra
Why doesn’t Gaastra have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gaastra.
What hospital is closest to Gaastra?
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics in Iron River, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Gaastra’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gaastra?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ice Lake Family Health Center in Iron River, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gaastra.
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.