Big Bay Point Light Station · Photo: rossograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Powell Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Powell Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49808, 49855. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Powell Township
Cancer and heart disease run high in Powell Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Powell Township runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 52% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Powell Township
The closest emergency room is Bell Hospital in Ishpeming, 23.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Powell Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 9 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 Powell Township’s likely range; Powell Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49808, 49855, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Powell Township adults…
Powell Township runs above MI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Powell Township is an older town: 52% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Powell Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Powell Township
No hospital or community health center in Powell 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 Powell Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10% of Powell 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.
253 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Powell Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Powell Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Powell Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Powell 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.
Powell Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bay | — | — | — | — | |
| Ishpeming Township | B | 37.4% | 11.2% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Michigamme Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Champion Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Arvon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marquette Township | B | 37% | 10.3% | 13.7% | ZIP 49855 |
Big Bay, Michigamme Township, Champion Township and Arvon 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 Powell Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Powell Township
Why doesn’t Powell Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Powell Township.
What hospital is closest to Powell Township?
Bell Hospital in Ishpeming, 23.6 miles in a straight line from Powell Township’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 Powell 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. 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.