Photo: Andrew Jameson · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Ishpeming Township is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns
Ishpeming Township differs from Michigan on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49849, 49866, 49855. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ishpeming Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Ishpeming Township’s lead shrinks
Ishpeming Township is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, but 41% of the 9,388 towns with similar household incomes ($71K–$118K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming Township’s likely range; Ishpeming Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49849, 49866, 49855, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Ishpeming Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ishpeming Township is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, #291 of 701 in Michigan. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 72% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 41%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Ishpeming Township’s median household income is $94,271; among the 9,388 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 41%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.7% of Ishpeming Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Ishpeming Township adults…
Ishpeming Township runs above MI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ishpeming Township
No hospital or community health center in Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming 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.
97 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ishpeming Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Ishpeming Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Ishpeming 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.
Ishpeming Township and the towns around it
Ishpeming Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 7 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishpeming Township | B | 37.4% | 11.2% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Powell Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Champion Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ishpeming | C | 39.5% | 12.3% | 17% | CDC place |
| Ely Township | C+ | 38.5% | 12.5% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Negaunee Township | B+ | 36.4% | 10.4% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Marquette Township | B | 37% | 10.3% | 13.7% | ZIP 49855 |
| Tilden Township | C+ | 38.7% | 11.9% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
Powell Township and 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 Ishpeming Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ishpeming Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ishpeming Township is better than Michigan on 4 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Ishpeming Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ishpeming Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.8%15.5–20.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.4–15.8 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.5–19.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%30.5–44.5 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.6–12.8 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36%32–39.9 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31.3–39.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%26.9–33.5 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–12.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9–11 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.4–8 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.6%9.6–13.9 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.5–17 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.2%18.5–26.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.4–20.5 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.9%24.7–35.4 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%4.9–7 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%77.7–83.9 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.6%66.5–72.5 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.8–89 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.1–80.5 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.1%66.6–75.1 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%70.3–82.9 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%23.6–31.2 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.2%25.6–35 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%18–24.5 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%10.4–14.3 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.4%8–11 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.1–8.2 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6.1–8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.7%9.9–13.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31%27–35.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%11.6–15.3 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.6–16.1 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4–4.9 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Ishpeming Township
Is Ishpeming Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ishpeming Township is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #291 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 41%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ishpeming Township?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.5% and 44.5%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ishpeming Township?
Bell Hospital in Ishpeming, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Ishpeming Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Ishpeming Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Ishpeming Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ishpeming 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.