John Chambers House · Photo: Andrew Jameson · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, St. Ignace is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
St. Ignace differs from Michigan on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. Ignace. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Ignace
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in St. Ignace
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, St. Ignace runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
St. Ignace is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, St. Ignace is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on physical distress, obesity, diabetes and smoking. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in St. Ignace
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.8%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. No reliable transportation (10.6% vs 8.3%) and utility shut-off threats (10.5% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 18.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in St. Ignace, and more people treating it
41.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 St. Ignace’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind St. Ignace’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Ignace is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 22% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 5%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). St. Ignace’s median household income is $64,663; among the 9,867 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$81K), it’s healthier than 7%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where St. Ignace compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 St. Ignace adults…
St. Ignace runs above MI on 8 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.
18.9% of St. Ignace adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Keeping up with care
Share of St. Ignace adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near St. Ignace
1 hospital in St. Ignace, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 St. Ignace; ≈ 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.
5.2 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How St. Ignace adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 St. Ignace 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.
St. Ignace and the towns around it
St. Ignace’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Ignace | D | 41.6% | 16.1% | 19.6% | CDC place |
| Moran Township | D | 42% | 18.6% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| St. Ignace Township | C− | 39.4% | 15.1% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of St. Ignace adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for St. Ignace
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, St. Ignace is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside St. Ignace’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | St. Ignace | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.3%21.6–29.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16–21 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.7–21.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.6%32.6–50.9 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.1%13.8–18.7 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.7%36.8–46.6 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%34.6–44.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37%32.9–41.2 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.9%11.2–14.6 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.7–12.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12%10.2–13.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.7–5.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.1%11.4–17.1 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.6%16.5–22.8 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.1%24.7–36.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.4–17.2 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%28.3–41.7 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6.1–9.4 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%78–84.8 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65%61.3–68.6 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.5–89.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%77.8–83.6 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.7%64.9–74.5 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.5%65.4–80.7 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.6%23.2–32 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%27–37.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%20.7–28.1 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.8%16.8–23.1 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.6%11.6–15.8 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%9–11.9 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9.3–12.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.9%16–22.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.4%35.1–46.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.4%17.5–23.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15–19.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11%9.7–12.5 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%10–13.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.7–6.1 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in St. Ignace
Is St. Ignace a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Ignace is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 7%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in St. Ignace?
CDC estimates 41.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.6% and 50.9%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to St. Ignace?
Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center in Saint Ignace, 0.3 miles in a straight line from St. Ignace’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in St. Ignace have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–9.4%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in St. Ignace more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. Ignace.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.