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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54827, 54844, 54891. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bell
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Bell
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.6%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Bell runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 46% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and heart disease, cancer and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bell, and more people treating it
45.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 85.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Bell keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.8% vs 77.6%) and cholesterol checks (90.9% vs 85.9%). 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 Bell’s likely range; Bell’s figures come from ZIP codes 54827, 54844, 54891, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bell adults…
Bell runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bell is an older town: 46% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bell as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Bell
No hospital or community health center in Bell 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; ≈ 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.
81 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Bell adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bell does better than Wisconsin.
1 in 4 Bell 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.
11.5% of Bell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Bell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornucopia | — | — | — | — | |
| Clover | — | — | — | — | |
| Bayfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Bayview | — | — | — | — | |
| Washburn | — | — | — | — |
Cornucopia, Clover, Bayfield, Bayview and Washburn: 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 adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bell
Why doesn’t Bell 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.
What hospital is closest to Bell?
Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center in Ashland, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Bell’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 Bell.
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.