Where Bear Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bear Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53577, 53588, 53937, 53556. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bear Creek
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bear Creek
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Bear Creek runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Bear Creek adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.9%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Bear Creek
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), 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 Bear Creek’s likely range; Bear Creek’s figures come from ZIP codes 53577, 53588, 53937, 53556, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bear Creek adults…
Bear Creek runs above WI on 6 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.
5.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Bear Creek
No hospital or community health center in Bear Creek 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 Creek; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bear Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Bear Creek adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Bear Creek 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.
13.9% of Bear Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Bear Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | — | — | — | — | |
| Ithaca | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington | C− | 41.4% | 13.2% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Buena Vista | C | 38.8% | 13.2% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Spring Green | — | — | — | — |
Franklin and Ithaca: fewer than 1,000 residents. Spring Green: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bear Creek adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bear Creek
Why doesn’t Bear Creek 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 Creek.
What hospital is closest to Bear Creek?
Richland Hospital in Richland Center, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Bear Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bear Creek.
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.