Where Bear Bluff residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bear Bluff, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54666, 54466. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bear Bluff
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Bear Bluff
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.5%, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Bear Bluff runs above Wisconsin on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bear Bluff
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
More Bear Bluff adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.6%), vs 26.6% 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 Bear Bluff’s likely range; Bear Bluff’s figures come from ZIP codes 54666, 54466, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bear Bluff adults…
Bear Bluff runs above WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
3.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Bear Bluff
No hospital or community health center in Bear Bluff 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 Bear Bluff; ≈ 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 Bear Bluff adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Bear Bluff adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Bear Bluff 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.
13.8% of Bear Bluff adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Bear Bluff 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | — | — | — | — | |
| Scott | — | — | — | — | |
| Knapp | — | — | — | — | |
| City Point | — | — | — | — | |
| Remington | — | — | — | — |
Kingston, Scott, Knapp, City Point and Remington: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bear Bluff adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bear Bluff
Why doesn’t Bear Bluff have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bear Bluff.
What hospital is closest to Bear Bluff?
Tomah Memorial Hospital in Tomah, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Bear Bluff’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bear Bluff.
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.