Healthcare in Iron River, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.9%
4.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.6%
2.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
39.0%
Arthritis
35.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.6%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.9%
Loneliness
31.2%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.9%
Mobility
19.2%
Cognitive
16.8%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
11.1%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.8 mi
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc | 7.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dickinson County Memorial Hospital | 32.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Iron Mountain Mi Va Medical Center | 32.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | — |
| Aspirus Eagle River Hospital | 32.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital | 45.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Iron River has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.9%, 4.4pp above the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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 4.0 out of 5.