Where Dowling residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dowling, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dowling. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dowling
Out of every 100 Dowling adults…
Dowling runs above MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dowling
No hospital or community health center in Dowling 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 Dowling; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Dowling adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Dowling adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Dowling 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.
13.2% of Dowling adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Dowling and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dowling adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dowling
Why doesn’t Dowling have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dowling.
What hospital is closest to Dowling?
Corewell Health Pennock Hospital in Hastings, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Dowling’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dowling?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Barry Community Health Center in Hastings, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dowling.
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.