Where Mohawk residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mohawk, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mohawk. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mohawk
Mohawk keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.3% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (89.7% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Mohawk
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Mohawk is short on dental care and mental health care
Mohawk’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Mohawk 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 Mohawk’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mohawk adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Mohawk adults…
Mohawk runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Mohawk is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Mohawk as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Mohawk
No hospital or community health center in Mohawk 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 Mohawk; ≈ 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.
8.8% of Mohawk 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.
3.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Mohawk adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mohawk does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Mohawk 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.
Mohawk and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton | — | — | — | — |
Fulton: 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 Mohawk adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mohawk
Why doesn’t Mohawk have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mohawk.
What hospital is closest to Mohawk?
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics in Laurium, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Mohawk’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 Mohawk?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Calumet Family Health Center - Calumet Ave in Calumet, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mohawk.
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.