Photo: Andrew Jameson · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Gwinn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gwinn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gwinn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gwinn
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Gwinn
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Gwinn runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Gwinn has a community health center but no hospital
Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Uphs Marquette DLP Hospital in Marquette, 17.9 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Gwinn’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gwinn adults…
Gwinn runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gwinn
1 community health center in Gwinn, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Gwinn; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
4.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Gwinn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Gwinn adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Gwinn 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.
15.6% of Gwinn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Gwinn and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Gwinn adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gwinn
Why doesn’t Gwinn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gwinn.
What hospital is closest to Gwinn?
Uphs Marquette DLP Hospital in Marquette, 17.9 miles in a straight line from Gwinn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gwinn?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Gwinn Family Health Center in Gwinn, 1.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gwinn.
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.