Healthcare in Ironwood, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.5%
3.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.4%
4.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.7%
3.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
3.0pp 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
39.9%
Arthritis
36.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.4%
Loneliness
31.8%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.0%
Mobility
20.0%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
10.7%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
5.2 mi
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Ironwood Hospital | 5.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center | 33.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Flambeau Hospital | 36.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Howard Young Medical Center | 41.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua | 43.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ironwood has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.4%, 4.9pp above the national average. About 7.6% 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.