Photo: rossograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Pelkie residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pelkie, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49958. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pelkie
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Pelkie
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Pelkie runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pelkie, and more people treating it
41.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Pelkie adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 11 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 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 Pelkie’s likely range; Pelkie’s figures come from ZIP code 49958, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pelkie adults…
Pelkie runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pelkie adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.1% of Pelkie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Pelkie
No hospital or community health center in Pelkie 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 Pelkie; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Pelkie adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Pelkie 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.
Pelkie 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 Pelkie adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pelkie
Why doesn’t Pelkie have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pelkie.
What hospital is closest to Pelkie?
Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L' Anse, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Pelkie’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 Pelkie.
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.