Healthcare in Houghton, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.5%
5.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
29.3%
5.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
5.5%
6.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
21.7%
Arthritis
13.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.0%
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
22.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.3%
Loneliness
38.1%
Lack of Support
22.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.9%
Mobility
7.1%
Cognitive
19.8%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
9.7%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Nearest Hospital
6.3 mi
Up Health System Portage
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up Health System Portage | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital And Clinics | 10.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Houghton has an obesity rate of 30.5%, which is 5.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 29.3%, 5.8pp above the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 72.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services.