Where Mass City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mass City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mass City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mass City
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Mass City
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.6%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.9%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 14.8%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Mass City runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Mass City, and more people treating it
50.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 85% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Mass City
The closest emergency room is Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L' Anse, 31.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center is closer (12.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
In Mass City, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.6% of working-age adults are uninsured (Michigan 6.9%), yet 24.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19.4% across the state. 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 Mass City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mass City adults…
Mass City runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mass City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Mass City
No hospital or community health center in Mass City 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 Mass City; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Mass City adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mass City does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Mass City 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.
13.8% of Mass City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Mass City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Mass City adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mass City
Why doesn’t Mass City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mass City.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mass City.
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.