Where Bell Center residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bell Center, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bell Center. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bell Center
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Bell Center
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Diabetes is also above the state: 13.8%, vs 11.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Bell Center runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Bell Center
1 in 6 adults are in frequent mental distress (18%), vs 15.5% across Wisconsin. Depression is above the state too: 26.9%, vs 23.2% across Wisconsin. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Bell Center
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), 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 Bell Center’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bell Center adults…
Bell Center runs above WI on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Bell Center adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bell Center runs above Wisconsin.
3 in 10 Bell Center 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Bell Center
No hospital or community health center in Bell Center 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 Bell Center; ≈ 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 Bell Center adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.6% of Bell Center adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Bell Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haney | — | — | — | — | |
| Clayton | C− | 41.5% | 14.5% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Gays Mills | — | — | — | — | |
| Utica | — | — | — | — |
Haney, Gays Mills and Utica: 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 Bell Center adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bell Center
Why doesn’t Bell Center have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bell Center.
What hospital is closest to Bell Center?
Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics in Boscobel, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Bell Center’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bell Center.
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.