Where Dairyland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dairyland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54830, 54859. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dairyland
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Dairyland
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.2%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Dairyland runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dairyland, and more people treating it
45.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 85.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Dairyland
The closest emergency room is Spooner Health System in Spooner, 27.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Lakes Community Health Center, Inc the is closer (19.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
In Dairyland, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.6% of working-age adults are uninsured (Wisconsin 8%), yet 21.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.8% across the state. 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 Dairyland’s likely range; Dairyland’s figures come from ZIP codes 54830, 54859, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dairyland adults…
Dairyland runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dairyland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Dairyland
No hospital or community health center in Dairyland 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 Dairyland; ≈ 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.
50 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Dairyland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dairyland does better than Wisconsin.
1 in 4 Dairyland 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.
12.3% of Dairyland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Dairyland 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dairyland adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dairyland
Why doesn’t Dairyland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dairyland.
What hospital is closest to Dairyland?
Spooner Health System in Spooner, 27.8 miles in a straight line from Dairyland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dairyland.
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.