Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Stephenson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stephenson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49887, 49821. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stephenson Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Stephenson Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 11.9%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Stephenson Township runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Stephenson Township
The closest emergency room is Aurora Medical Center Bay Area in Marinette, 24.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Stephenson Township, and more people treating it
42.5% 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 Stephenson Township’s likely range; Stephenson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49887, 49821, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Stephenson Township adults…
Stephenson Township runs above MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Stephenson Township
No hospital or community health center in Stephenson 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 Stephenson Township; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Stephenson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Stephenson Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Stephenson 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.3% of Stephenson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Stephenson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daggett Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ingallston Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mellen Township | C+ | 38.1% | 14% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
Daggett Township, Ingallston Township and Lake 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 Stephenson Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stephenson Township
Why doesn’t Stephenson 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 Stephenson Township.
What hospital is closest to Stephenson Township?
Aurora Medical Center Bay Area in Marinette, 24.4 miles in a straight line from Stephenson Township’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 Stephenson 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.