Healthcare in West Ishpeming, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.2%
near the national average
Depression Rate
26.7%
3.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
5.3pp 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
36.4%
Arthritis
31.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.1%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.7%
Loneliness
29.7%
Lack of Support
21.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.6%
Mobility
12.9%
Cognitive
13.1%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
5.0 mi
Bell Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Hospital | 5.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Uphs Marquette Dlp Hospital | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Dickinson County Memorial Hospital | 41.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Iron Mountain Mi Va Medical Center | 41.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | — |
| Munising Memorial Hospital | 47.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
West Ishpeming has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% 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.