Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Where Colby residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Colby, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54421, 54422, 54405. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Colby
Making ends meet is harder in Colby
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.6%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. No reliable transportation (8.9% vs 6.7%) and housing insecurity (12.7% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 18.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Colby adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.6%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Colby
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Colby 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 Colby’s likely range; Colby’s figures come from ZIP codes 54421, 54422, 54405, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.9% of Colby adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
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 Colby adults…
Colby runs above WI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Colby
No hospital or community health center in Colby 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 Colby; ≈ 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 Colby adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Colby adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Colby runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Colby 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.
Colby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby | C− | 38.8% | 13.3% | 17.8% | CDC place |
| Abbotsford | C− | 39.6% | 13% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Unity | — | — | — | — | |
| Green Grove | — | — | — | — | |
| Mayville | — | — | — | — | |
| Hull | — | — | — | — |
Unity, Green Grove and Hull: fewer than 1,000 residents. Mayville: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Colby adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Colby
Why doesn’t Colby have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Colby.
What hospital is closest to Colby?
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics in Medford, 16.7 miles in a straight line from Colby’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 Colby.
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.