Where Biron residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Biron, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Biron. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Biron
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Biron
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Biron runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Biron, and more people treating it
39.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Biron
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 Biron’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Biron adults…
Biron runs above WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Biron adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Care in and near Biron
No hospital or community health center in Biron 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 Biron; ≈ 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).
How Biron adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Biron 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.
13.7% of Biron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Biron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudolph | C− | 43.3% | 14.1% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
| Wisconsin Rapids | C | 40.9% | 13.2% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Grand Rapids | B− | 39.3% | 12.6% | 14.7% | ZIP 54494 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Biron adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Biron
Why doesn’t Biron have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Biron.
What hospital is closest to Biron?
Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics in Wisconsin Rapids, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Biron’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 Biron?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center - Wisconsin Rapids Alcohol & Drug Recovery Center in Wisconsin Rapids, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Biron.
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.