Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Arkdale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arkdale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arkdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arkdale
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Arkdale
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.6%, vs 11.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Arkdale runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Arkdale
59.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 17.8% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Arkdale
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.9%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Wisconsin figure falls outside Arkdale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Arkdale adults…
Arkdale runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arkdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
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Care in and near Arkdale
No hospital or community health center in Arkdale 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 Arkdale; ≈ 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).
How Arkdale adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Arkdale adults feel lonely. 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.
16.5% of Arkdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Arkdale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Arkdale adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arkdale
Why doesn’t Arkdale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arkdale.
What hospital is closest to Arkdale?
Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics in Friendship, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Arkdale’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 Arkdale?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Noble Community Clinics - Friendship in Friendship, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arkdale.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin 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.