Joseph Bowers House · Photo: Andrew Jameson · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Hematite Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hematite Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49903, 49920. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hematite Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Hematite Township
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.4%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 38.5%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Hematite Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 46% 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 Hematite Township, and more people treating it
44.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 83.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Hematite Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Hematite Township’s likely range; Hematite Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49903, 49920, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hematite Township adults…
Hematite Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hematite Township is an older town: 46% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hematite Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hematite Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.8% of Hematite Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Hematite Township
No hospital or community health center in Hematite Township 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 Hematite Township; ≈ 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.
169 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Hematite Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Hematite Township 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.
Hematite Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crystal Falls Township | C | 38.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Covington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Amasa | — | — | — | — |
Bates Township, Covington Township and Amasa: 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 Hematite Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hematite Township
Why doesn’t Hematite Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hematite Township.
What hospital is closest to Hematite Township?
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics in Iron River, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Hematite Township’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 Hematite Township.
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.