Where Butler residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Butler, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54771, 54768. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Butler
Dental care lags in Butler
57.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 19.7% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Butler
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.8%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. No reliable transportation (8.8% vs 6.7%) and utility shut-off threats (7% vs 5.5%) are higher too. 18.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Butler
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Butler runs above Wisconsin on three of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Butler’s likely range; Butler’s figures come from ZIP codes 54771, 54768, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Butler adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.8% of Butler adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Butler adults…
Butler runs above WI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Butler
No hospital or community health center in Butler 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 Butler; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Butler adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Butler runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Butler 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.
Butler 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Butler adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Butler
Why doesn’t Butler have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Butler.
What hospital is closest to Butler?
Aspirus Stanley Hospital in Stanley, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Butler’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Butler.
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.