Healthcare in Dowagiac, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.2%
3.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.9%
5.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
1.4pp 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
35.1%
Arthritis
30.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.2%
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
20.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.9%
Loneliness
34.8%
Lack of Support
25.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.0%
Mobility
16.9%
Cognitive
18.5%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
11.3%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital | 1.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital | 14.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Elkhart General Hospital | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Unity Physicians Hospital | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Dowagiac has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.9%, 5.4pp above the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.