Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Where Cornucopia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cornucopia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cornucopia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cornucopia
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Cornucopia
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. Cancer is also above the state: 13.3%, vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Cornucopia runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cornucopia, and more people treating it
44.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 85.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Cornucopia
The closest emergency room is Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center in Ashland, 22.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Lakes Community Health Center, Inc the is closer (16.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cornucopia keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.7% vs 77.6%) and cholesterol checks (88.4% vs 85.9%). 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 Cornucopia’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cornucopia adults…
Cornucopia runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cornucopia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Cornucopia
No hospital or community health center in Cornucopia 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 Cornucopia; ≈ 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.
2.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Cornucopia adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Cornucopia 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.
13.9% of Cornucopia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Cornucopia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell | — | — | — | — |
Bell: 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 Cornucopia adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cornucopia
Why doesn’t Cornucopia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cornucopia.
What hospital is closest to Cornucopia?
Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center in Ashland, 22.6 miles in a straight line from Cornucopia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cornucopia.
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.