Healthcare in Bessemer, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.0%
0.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.5%
4.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
4.1pp 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
39.2%
Arthritis
34.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.6%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.5%
Loneliness
31.7%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.2%
Mobility
17.5%
Cognitive
15.8%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.1 mi
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Ironwood Hospital | 5.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center | 38.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Flambeau Hospital | 39.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Howard Young Medical Center | 40.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua | 43.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Bessemer has an obesity rate of 37.0%, which is 0.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.5%, 4.0pp above the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.