Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Stephenson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stephenson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stephenson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stephenson
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Stephenson
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Stephenson runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Stephenson
The closest emergency room is Aurora Medical Center Bay Area in Marinette, 23.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Stephenson adults…
Stephenson runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Stephenson is an older town: 27% 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 Stephenson as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Stephenson
No hospital or community health center in Stephenson 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; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Stephenson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Stephenson adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Stephenson 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.
14.1% of Stephenson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Stephenson 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 Stephenson adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stephenson
Why doesn’t Stephenson 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.
What hospital is closest to Stephenson?
Aurora Medical Center Bay Area in Marinette, 23.8 miles in a straight line from Stephenson’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.
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.