Where Dickson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dickson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49619, 49638, 49689, 49645. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dickson Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Dickson Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Dickson Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Dickson Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.8%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. There are 111 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Dickson Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.3%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Michigan figure falls outside Dickson Township’s likely range; Dickson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49619, 49638, 49689, 49645, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dickson Township adults…
Dickson Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Dickson Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Dickson Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
111 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near Dickson Township
No hospital or community health center in Dickson Township 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 Dickson Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Dickson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Dickson Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Dickson Township 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.9% of Dickson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Dickson Township 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Township | D | 39.5% | 16.5% | 19.7% | ZIP codes |
| Slagle Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brown Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Maple Grove Township | C− | 38.2% | 14.6% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Marilla Township | — | — | — | — |
Slagle Township, Brown Township and Marilla Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dickson Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dickson Township
Why doesn’t Dickson Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dickson Township.
What hospital is closest to Dickson Township?
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital in Manistee, 16.3 miles in a straight line from Dickson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dickson Township.
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.