Where West Ishpeming residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Ishpeming, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Ishpeming. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Ishpeming
Cancer runs high in West Ishpeming
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Fewer West Ishpeming adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 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 West Ishpeming’s likely range.
Out of every 100 West Ishpeming adults…
West Ishpeming runs above MI on 1 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.
9.1% of West Ishpeming adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near West Ishpeming
No hospital or community health center in West Ishpeming 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 West Ishpeming; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of West Ishpeming adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How West Ishpeming adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 West Ishpeming 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.
West Ishpeming 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishpeming Township | B | 37.4% | 11.2% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Ishpeming | C | 39.5% | 12.3% | 17% | CDC place |
| Tilden Township | C+ | 38.7% | 11.9% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Ishpeming adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in West Ishpeming
Why doesn’t West Ishpeming have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Ishpeming.
What hospital is closest to West Ishpeming?
Bell Hospital in Ishpeming, 1.9 miles in a straight line from West Ishpeming’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Ishpeming.
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.