Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Babcock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Babcock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Babcock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Babcock
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Babcock
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. COPD is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. In all, Babcock runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Babcock, and more people treating it
40.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Babcock’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Babcock adults…
Babcock runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Babcock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Babcock
No hospital or community health center in Babcock 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 Babcock; ≈ 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 Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Babcock adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 4 Babcock 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.
11.9% of Babcock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Babcock 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 Babcock adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Babcock
Why doesn’t Babcock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Babcock.
What hospital is closest to Babcock?
Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics in Wisconsin Rapids, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Babcock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Babcock.
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.