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Forester
A township of 883 people in Sanilac County, Michigan
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About Forester
Township in Michigan, United States883Population
25.3 sq miArea
653 ftElevation
Forester Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 883 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Forester
Health in Forester
Compared with Michigan
11worse than MI
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Deckerville Community HospitalDeckerville · 6.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Thumb AreaBad Axe · 27.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48427, 48419, 48465 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Forester →
Natural hazards in Forester
Very low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Forester →
Libraries near Forester
See all →Nearest: Deckerville Public LibraryDeckerville · 6.2 miles · 30 hrs a week
Where Forester is
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