Where Ramsay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ramsay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ramsay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ramsay
Out of every 100 Ramsay adults…
Ramsay runs above MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ramsay is an older town: 26% 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 Ramsay as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Ramsay
No hospital or community health center in Ramsay 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 Ramsay; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ramsay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Ramsay adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Ramsay 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.5% of Ramsay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Ramsay 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 Ramsay adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ramsay
Why doesn’t Ramsay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ramsay.
What hospital is closest to Ramsay?
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Ramsay’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 Ramsay?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northlakes - Hurley in Hurley, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ramsay.
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.