Healthcare in Alpha, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.3%
2.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.6%
2.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
41.3%
Arthritis
36.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.7%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
30.0%
Lack of Support
22.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.3%
Mobility
17.9%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.2 mi
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson County Memorial Hospital | 19.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Iron Mountain Mi Va Medical Center | 19.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | — |
| Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc | 20.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bell Hospital | 39.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Aspirus Eagle River Hospital | 43.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Alpha has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.5 out of 5.