Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Where La Crosse residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Crosse, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Crosse. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Crosse
Out of every 100 La Crosse adults…
La Crosse runs above FL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near La Crosse
No hospital or community health center in La Crosse 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 La Crosse; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Crosse adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How La Crosse adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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.
15.1% of La Crosse adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
La Crosse 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 La Crosse adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Crosse
Why doesn’t La Crosse have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for La Crosse.
What hospital is closest to La Crosse?
Lake Butler Hospital in Lake Butler, 12.8 miles in a straight line from La Crosse’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near La Crosse?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Palms Medical Group - High Springs in High Springs, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Crosse.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida 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.