Where Ironton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ironton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ironton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ironton
Ironton is an active town
Only 16.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Ironton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Ironton keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (79.5% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (90.5% 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 Ironton’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ironton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Ironton adults…
Ironton runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ironton
No hospital or community health center in Ironton 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 Ironton; ≈ 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).
How Ironton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ironton does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Ironton 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.
5.5% of Ironton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Ironton 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 Ironton adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ironton
Why doesn’t Ironton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ironton.
What hospital is closest to Ironton?
Charlevoix Area Hospital in Charlevoix, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Ironton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ironton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Jordan Family Health Center in East Jordan, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ironton.
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.