Where Port Hope residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Port Hope, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Port Hope. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Port Hope
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Port Hope
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Port Hope runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Port Hope, and more people treating it
42.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Port Hope 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 Port Hope’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Port Hope adults…
Port Hope runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Port Hope is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Port Hope as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Port Hope 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.
12.2% of Port Hope adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Port Hope
No hospital or community health center in Port Hope 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 Port Hope; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Port Hope adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Port Hope 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.
Port Hope and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubicon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gore Township | — | — | — | — |
Rubicon Township and Gore 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 Port Hope adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Port Hope
Why doesn’t Port Hope have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Port Hope.
What hospital is closest to Port Hope?
Harbor Beach Community Hospital in Harbor Beach, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Port Hope’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 Port Hope.
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.