Where Coon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Coon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54667, 54623, 54621. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coon
Out of every 100 Coon adults…
Coon runs above WI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Coon is an older town: 31% 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 Coon as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Coon
No hospital or community health center in Coon 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 Coon; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Coon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Coon adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Coon 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.
12.4% of Coon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Coon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christiana | — | — | — | — | |
| Hamburg | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington | — | — | — | — | |
| Jefferson | B− | 37.8% | 12% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Viroqua | B− | 37.9% | 12.1% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
Christiana and Hamburg: not graded. Washington: 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 Coon adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Coon
Why doesn’t Coon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Coon.
What hospital is closest to Coon?
Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Coon’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 Coon?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Bluffs CHC - Cashton in Cashton, 10.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Coon.
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.