Where Hurontown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hurontown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hurontown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hurontown
Hurontown is an active town
Only 18.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Hurontown
Hurontown runs below Michigan on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.7% vs 3.7%), COPD (6.2% vs 8.1%) and heart disease (5.4% vs 7%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Hurontown adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 11 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 Hurontown’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Hurontown adults…
Hurontown runs below MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.7% of Hurontown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Hurontown
No hospital or community health center in Hurontown 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 Hurontown; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Hurontown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Hurontown adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Hurontown 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.
Hurontown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Township | B | 35.9% | 11.7% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Houghton | A− | 30.5% | 5.5% | 11% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hurontown adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hurontown
Why doesn’t Hurontown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hurontown.
What hospital is closest to Hurontown?
Up Health System Portage in Hancock, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Hurontown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hurontown?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Houghton Family Health Center in Houghton, 1.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hurontown.
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.