Photo: Skye Marthaler · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Browning residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Browning, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54451. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Browning
Browning is short on primary care and mental health care
Browning’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More Browning adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (30.9%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
COPD and obesity run high in Browning
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 44.1% of adults have obesity, vs 37.7% across Wisconsin. Conditions ↓
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 Browning’s likely range; Browning’s figures come from ZIP code 54451, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Browning
No hospital or community health center in Browning 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 Browning; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Browning adults…
Browning runs above WI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Browning adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Browning adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Browning 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.
13.2% of Browning adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Browning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | C+ | 44.1% | 11.8% | 16% | ZIP 54451 |
| Goodrich | — | — | — | — | |
| Greenwood | — | — | — | — | |
| Deer Creek | — | — | — | — | |
| Chelsea | — | — | — | — |
Goodrich, Greenwood, Deer Creek and Chelsea: 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 Browning adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Browning
Why doesn’t Browning have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Browning.
What hospital is closest to Browning?
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics in Medford, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Browning’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Browning?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center - Medford Dental Center in Medford, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Browning.
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.