Photo: Paul R. Burley · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Zeba residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Zeba, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Zeba. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Zeba
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in Zeba
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.1%), vs 11.9% across Michigan. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.7% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Zeba runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Zeba
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.1%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. No reliable transportation (11.4% vs 8.3%) and utility shut-off threats (11.6% vs 8.7%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
In Zeba, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.6% of working-age adults are uninsured (Michigan 6.9%), yet 24.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19.4% across the state. 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 Zeba’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Zeba adults…
Zeba runs above MI on 7 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.
18.1% of Zeba adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Keeping up with care
Share of Zeba adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Zeba
No hospital or community health center in Zeba 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 Zeba; ≈ 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.
1.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Zeba adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Zeba 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.
Zeba 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 Zeba adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Zeba
Why doesn’t Zeba have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Zeba.
What hospital is closest to Zeba?
Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L' Anse, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Zeba’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 Zeba.
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.