Where Curtiss residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Curtiss, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Curtiss. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Curtiss
1 in 4 working-age adults in Curtiss has no health insurance
25.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8% across Wisconsin. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Curtiss
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.4%), about twice the Wisconsin rate. Housing insecurity (20.2% vs 9.7%) and no reliable transportation (11.5% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 20.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Curtiss
51.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 14.4% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). 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 Curtiss’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Curtiss adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.6% of Curtiss adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Curtiss adults…
Curtiss runs below WI on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Curtiss
No hospital or community health center in Curtiss 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 Curtiss; ≈ 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.
How Curtiss adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Curtiss runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Curtiss 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.
Curtiss 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayville | — | — | — | — | |
| Hoard | — | — | — | — | |
| Green Grove | — | — | — | — |
Mayville: not graded. Hoard and Green Grove: 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 Curtiss adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Curtiss
Why doesn’t Curtiss have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Curtiss.
What hospital is closest to Curtiss?
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics in Medford, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Curtiss’ 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 Curtiss.
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.