Where Blackwell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Blackwell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54541, 54103, 54125. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blackwell
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Blackwell
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Blackwell runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Blackwell
The closest emergency room is Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain, 29.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Lakes Community Health Center, Inc the is closer (16.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Blackwell adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.8%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. There are 82 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Blackwell, and more people treating it
43.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. 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 Blackwell’s likely range; Blackwell’s figures come from ZIP codes 54541, 54103, 54125, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Blackwell adults…
Blackwell runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Blackwell is an older town: 38% 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 Blackwell as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Blackwell
No hospital or community health center in Blackwell 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 Blackwell; ≈ 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.
82 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Blackwell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Blackwell adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Blackwell 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.
16% of Blackwell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Blackwell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laona | D | 42.2% | 15.7% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Wabeno | D | 42.6% | 16.7% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| Silver Cliff | — | — | — | — | |
| Goodman | — | — | — | — | |
| Armstrong Creek | — | — | — | — |
Silver Cliff, Goodman and Armstrong Creek: 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 Blackwell adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Blackwell
Why doesn’t Blackwell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Blackwell.
What hospital is closest to Blackwell?
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain, 29.5 miles in a straight line from Blackwell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Blackwell.
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.