Where Grand Marais residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grand Marais, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grand Marais. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grand Marais
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Grand Marais
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13.1%), about twice the Michigan rate. 1 in 6 adults have had cancer (16.5%), about twice the Michigan rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.1%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Grand Marais runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Grand Marais, and more people treating it
51.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 86.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Grand Marais
The closest emergency room is Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry, 30.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Grand Marais keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.6% vs 80.3%) and cholesterol checks (93.4% vs 87.4%). 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 Grand Marais’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Grand Marais adults…
Grand Marais runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grand Marais adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Grand Marais
No hospital or community health center in Grand Marais 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 Grand Marais; ≈ 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.
1 mile of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Grand Marais adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Grand Marais does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Grand Marais 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.
10.9% of Grand Marais adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Grand Marais and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grand Marais adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grand Marais
Why doesn’t Grand Marais have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Grand Marais.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grand Marais.
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.