Where Humboldt Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Humboldt Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49814, 49849, 49879. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Humboldt Township
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Humboldt Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Humboldt Township runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Humboldt Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 8 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 Humboldt Township’s likely range; Humboldt Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49814, 49849, 49879, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Humboldt Township adults…
Humboldt Township runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Humboldt Township is an older town: 29% 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 Humboldt Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.3% of Humboldt Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Humboldt Township
No hospital or community health center in Humboldt 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 Humboldt Township; ≈ 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.
87 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Humboldt Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Humboldt Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Humboldt 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.
Humboldt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Township | C | 39.3% | 15.5% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Ely Township | C+ | 38.5% | 12.5% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Champion Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sagola Township | B− | 37.6% | 13.3% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
Champion Township: 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 Humboldt Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Humboldt Township
Why doesn’t Humboldt 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 Humboldt Township.
What hospital is closest to Humboldt Township?
Bell Hospital in Ishpeming, 15.0 miles in a straight line from Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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.