Photo: Downspec · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Darlington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Darlington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53530, 53541, 53586. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Darlington
Out of every 100 Darlington adults…
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Care in and near Darlington
1 hospital in Darlington, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Darlington; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Darlington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Darlington adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Darlington 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.
14.6% of Darlington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Darlington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiota | — | — | — | — | |
| Gratiot | — | — | — | — | |
| Willow Springs | — | — | — | — | |
| Seymour | — | — | — | — | |
| Lamont | — | — | — | — | |
| Darlington | C+ | 42.4% | 11.9% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Shullsburg | — | — | — | — |
Wiota: not graded. Gratiot, Willow Springs, Seymour, Lamont and Shullsburg: 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 Darlington adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Darlington
Why doesn’t Darlington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Darlington.
What hospital is closest to Darlington?
Lafayette Hospital and Clinics in Darlington, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Darlington’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 Darlington.
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.