Where Bruce residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bruce, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bruce. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bruce
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bruce
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Bruce runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bruce
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Bruce, and more people treating it
37.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 81.1% 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 Bruce’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bruce adults…
Bruce runs above WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Bruce adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Bruce
No hospital or community health center in Bruce 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 Bruce; ≈ 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 Bruce adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Bruce 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.
15.4% of Bruce adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Bruce 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stubbs | — | — | — | — | |
| Thornapple | — | — | — | — | |
| Atlanta | — | — | — | — |
Stubbs, Thornapple and Atlanta: 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 Bruce adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bruce
Why doesn’t Bruce have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bruce.
What hospital is closest to Bruce?
Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith in Ladysmith, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Bruce’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 Bruce?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center - Ladysmith Alcohol & Drug Recovery Center in Ladysmith, 8.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bruce.
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.