Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Where Rapid River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rapid River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rapid River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rapid River
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Rapid River
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.1%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Rapid River runs above Michigan on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Rapid River 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 Rapid River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rapid River adults…
Rapid River runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Rapid River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Rapid River
No hospital or community health center in Rapid River 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 Rapid River; ≈ 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Rapid River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Rapid River adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Rapid River 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.
Rapid River 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 Rapid River adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rapid River
Why doesn’t Rapid River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rapid River.
What hospital is closest to Rapid River?
OSF St. Francis Hospital and Medical Group in Escanaba, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Rapid River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rapid River.
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.