Photo: Rklawton · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Negaunee Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Negaunee Township differs from Michigan on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49866, 49855. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Negaunee Township
Fewer Negaunee Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Negaunee Township is an active town
Only 20.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 37 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Negaunee Township’s likely range; Negaunee Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 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 Negaunee Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Negaunee Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, #192 of 701 in Michigan. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 81% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Negaunee Township’s median household income is $97,955; among the 8,880 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 59%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.6% of Negaunee Township 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.
37 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Negaunee Township adults…
Negaunee Township runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Negaunee Township
No hospital or community health center in Negaunee 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 Negaunee Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Negaunee Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Negaunee Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Negaunee 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.
Negaunee Township and the towns around it
Negaunee Township has the best Health Grade of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negaunee Township | B+ | 36.4% | 10.4% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Marquette Township | B | 37% | 10.3% | 13.7% | ZIP 49855 |
| Ishpeming Township | B | 37.4% | 11.2% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Richmond Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Negaunee | B+ | 36.1% | 10.4% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Sands Township | B− | 38.2% | 11.2% | 15% | ZIP codes |
Richmond 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 Negaunee Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Negaunee Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Negaunee Township is better than Michigan on 10 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Negaunee Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Negaunee Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%13.9–18.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.5–14.9 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.7–18.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%29.4–43.4 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%8.9–12 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.9%30.7–38.8 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%30.9–39 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.3%26–32.6 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.9–7.4 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.4–8.4 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.3%7.6–11.3 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.3–15.8 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%16.9–24.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%14.7–20.9 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.1%24–34.5 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.4–6.4 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%77.8–84 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72%69.1–74.9 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.8–89.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%74.8–80.3 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%66.9–75.4 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%71.1–83.3 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%23–30.5 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.7%25.1–34.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.6–24.1 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%8.8–12.5 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7.2–10 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.4–7.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.3–7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%8–11.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.9%24.9–33.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.4–14 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.6–15.1 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.4–4.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Negaunee Township
Is Negaunee Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Negaunee Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #192 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Negaunee Township?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 43.4%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Negaunee Township?
Uphs Marquette DLP Hospital in Marquette, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Negaunee Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Negaunee Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–6.4%), 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 Negaunee 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 Negaunee 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.