Where Curran residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Curran, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54635, 54659, 54616. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Curran
COPD and heart disease run high in Curran
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Curran
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
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 Curran’s likely range; Curran’s figures come from ZIP codes 54635, 54659, 54616, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Curran adults…
Curran runs above WI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Curran
No hospital or community health center in Curran 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 Curran; ≈ 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 Curran adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Curran adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Curran 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.
13.5% of Curran adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Curran 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hixton | — | — | — | — | |
| Northfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Springfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Pigeon | C | 41.7% | 12.5% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
| Preston | — | — | — | — |
Hixton, Northfield, Springfield and Preston: 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 Curran adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Curran
Why doesn’t Curran have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Curran.
What hospital is closest to Curran?
Gundersen Tri-County Hospital & Clinics in Whitehall, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Curran’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 Curran.
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.