How healthy is West Ishpeming?
West Ishpeming differs from Michigan on 8 of 40 measures. It has fewer adults facing food insecurity (10.1% vs 15.4%) and fewer adults facing a utility shut-off (5.9% vs 8.7%). Where it trails the state: more adults who have had cancer (10.8% vs 8.9%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Ishpeming. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Ishpeming
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of West Ishpeming adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 West Ishpeming adults…
West Ishpeming runs above MI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Ishpeming
No hospital or community health center in West Ishpeming itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of West Ishpeming; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of West Ishpeming adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How West Ishpeming adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 West Ishpeming adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
West Ishpeming and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Ishpeming adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Not graded
CDC doesn't publish all seven estimates the grade is built on for West Ishpeming, so we show its figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for West Ishpeming
| Measure | West Ishpeming | Likely range | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 36.3% | 32.2–40.5% | 36.7% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 36.4% | 32.2–40.6% | 35.4% | about the same |
| Obesity | 36.2% | 29.2–43.4% | 36.2% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 31.3% | 27.8–34.9% | 29.1% | about the same |
| Depression | 26.7% | 22.8–30.5% | 25.7% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 9.1% | 7.3–11.1% | 10.2% | about the same |
| Asthma | 11.4% | 10–12.8% | 11.5% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 10.8% | 9.7–12% | 8.9% | worse |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 9.3–12.7% | 11.9% | about the same |
| COPD | 7.9% | 6.5–9.4% | 8.1% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 7.2% | 6.2–8.2% | 7% | about the same |
| Stroke | 3.5% | 3–4% | 3.7% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6% | 10.8–16.5% | 14.6% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 16.8% | 13.8–20% | 15.9% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 21.1% | 16.9–25.6% | 24.9% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.8% | 22.8–32.9% | 34.7% | better |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 82.1% | 78.8–84.9% | 80.3% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 75.9% | 73.1–78.4% | 68% | better |
| Cholesterol check | 89.5% | 87.7–91.2% | 87.4% | better |
| Colon screening | 72.5% | 68.1–76.5% | 69% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 78.7% | 72.2–84.2% | 76.9% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 79.4% | 76.5–82.1% | 77.6% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 5.3% | 3.9–7% | 6.9% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 29.7% | 24.9–34.9% | 32.4% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 21% | 17.6–24.8% | 23.1% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 16.4% | 14.1–18.7% | 17.6% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 16.5% | 13.6–19.6% | 19.4% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 13.6% | 11.7–15.7% | 14% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 10.1% | 7.8–12.8% | 15.4% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 8.2% | 6.5–10.1% | 11.9% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 5.9% | 4.8–7.1% | 8.7% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 5.8% | 4.8–7% | 8.3% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 9.1% | 6.8–11.7% | 14.3% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.6% | 25–34.4% | 31.1% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 12.9% | 10.7–15.4% | 14% | |
| Thinking or memory | 13.1% | 11–15.2% | 14.3% | |
| Hearing | 7.9% | 6.8–9% | 7.3% | |
| Vision | 3.9% | 3.3–4.6% | 4.9% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.2% | 2.7–3.7% | 3.8% | |
| Errands alone | 7.5% | 6.3–8.7% | 8.6% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed West Ishpeming door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Michigan figure falls inside it, we don’t call West Ishpeming better or worse.
CDC publishes West Ishpeming directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Ishpeming.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.