Town guide
Pokagon
A township of 2,157 people in Cass County, Michigan
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What’s happening
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Outdoors in Pokagon
Parks & trails →Conserved land3.1%677 of 21,779 acres
Trails2.2 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2314 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
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Living in Pokagon
Health in Pokagon
C−
Health Grade C−
Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Michigan
10worse than MI
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Ascension Borgess Lee HospitalDowagiac · 4.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Cass Family Clinic DowagiacDowagiac · 2.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49047, 49120 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Pokagon →
Natural hazards in Pokagon
Very low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 15% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Pokagon →
Libraries near Pokagon
See all →Nearest: Dowagiac District LibraryDowagiac · 4.3 miles · 49 hrs a week
Where Pokagon is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
Michigan · MI · Cass CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Pokagon
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