Town guide
Ford River
A township of 1,883 people in Delta County, Michigan
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The Ford River album
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Outdoors in Ford River
Parks & trails →Conserved land1.5%603 of 41,421 acres
Trails91 mi1.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves4320 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
About Ford River
Unincorporated community in Michigan, United StatesFord River is an unincorporated community in Delta County, in the U.S. state of Michigan.
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Living in Ford River
Health in Ford River
C+
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 43% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Michigan
4better than MI·5worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Osf St. Francis Hospital and Medical GroupEscanaba · 8.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Menominee Family Health CenterMenominee · 42.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49807, 49829 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ford River →
Natural hazards in Ford River
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 34% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Ford River →
Libraries near Ford River
See all →Nearest: Escanaba Public LibraryEscanaba · 10.1 miles · 46 hrs a week
Where Ford River is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
Michigan · MI · Delta CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Ford River
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