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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Barksdale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54806, 54891. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barksdale
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Barksdale
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Barksdale runs above Wisconsin on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Barksdale
1 in 15 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (6.8%), vs 5.5% across Wisconsin. No reliable transportation (8.2% vs 6.7%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Barksdale
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), 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 Barksdale’s likely range; Barksdale’s figures come from ZIP codes 54806, 54891, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Barksdale adults…
Barksdale runs above WI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Barksdale is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, COPD and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Barksdale as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.1% of Barksdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
26 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Barksdale
No hospital or community health center in Barksdale 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 Barksdale; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Barksdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Barksdale adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Barksdale 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.
Barksdale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Barksdale adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Barksdale
Why doesn’t Barksdale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Barksdale.
What hospital is closest to Barksdale?
Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center in Ashland, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Barksdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Barksdale?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northlakes - Ashland Downtown in Ashland, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Barksdale.
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.