Where Dover Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dover Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49735, 49795. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dover Township
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Dover Township
The closest emergency room is Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital in Grayling, 28.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Thunder Bay Community Health Service is closer (18.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Dover Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Fewer Dover Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Michigan. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Dover Township’s likely range; Dover Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49735, 49795, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Dover Township
No hospital or community health center in Dover 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 Dover 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).
Out of every 100 Dover Township adults…
Dover Township runs above MI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.3% of Dover Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Dover Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Dover Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Dover 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.
Dover 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Township | C+ | 38.1% | 12.1% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Corwith Township | C− | 40.5% | 14.1% | 18.4% | ZIP 49795 |
| Charlton Township | C+ | 38.5% | 13.7% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Chester Township | C+ | 38% | 13% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dover Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dover Township
Why doesn’t Dover 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 Dover Township.
What hospital is closest to Dover Township?
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital in Grayling, 28.3 miles in a straight line from Dover Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dover 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.