Where Chelsea residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chelsea, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54451, 54490. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chelsea
COPD and obesity run high in Chelsea
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 44.3% of adults have obesity, vs 37.7% across Wisconsin. In all, Chelsea runs above Wisconsin on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Chelsea adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.2%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. There are 14 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Chelsea is short on primary care and mental health care
Chelsea’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 ↓
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 Chelsea’s likely range; Chelsea’s figures come from ZIP codes 54451, 54490, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Chelsea adults…
Chelsea runs above WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Chelsea is an older town: 33% 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 Chelsea as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Chelsea
No hospital or community health center in Chelsea 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 Chelsea; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Chelsea adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Chelsea adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Chelsea 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.
13.3% of Chelsea adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Chelsea 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 Chelsea adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chelsea
Why doesn’t Chelsea have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chelsea.
What hospital is closest to Chelsea?
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics in Medford, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Chelsea’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 Chelsea?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center - Medford Dental Center in Medford, 8.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chelsea.
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.