Where Lake Gogebic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Gogebic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Gogebic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Gogebic
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Lake Gogebic
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13.2%), about twice the Michigan rate. 1 in 6 adults have had cancer (16.1%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 6%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Lake Gogebic runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lake Gogebic, and more people treating it
52.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 86.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Lake Gogebic
The closest emergency room is Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, 24.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Lake Gogebic 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 Lake Gogebic’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lake Gogebic adults…
Lake Gogebic runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Gogebic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Lake Gogebic
No hospital or community health center in Lake Gogebic 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 Lake Gogebic; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of Lake Gogebic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Lake Gogebic adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lake Gogebic does better than Michigan.
1 in 4 Lake Gogebic 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.
Lake Gogebic 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 Lake Gogebic adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Gogebic
Why doesn’t Lake Gogebic have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lake Gogebic.
What hospital is closest to Lake Gogebic?
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, 24.8 miles in a straight line from Lake Gogebic’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 Lake Gogebic.
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.