Where Dovre residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dovre, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54757, 54728. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dovre
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Dovre
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Dovre runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dovre, and more people treating it
37.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Dovre
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 Dovre’s likely range; Dovre’s figures come from ZIP codes 54757, 54728, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dovre adults…
Dovre runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dovre adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Dovre
No hospital or community health center in Dovre 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 Dovre; ≈ 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).
How Dovre adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Dovre 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.
13.3% of Dovre adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Dovre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Auburn | — | — | — | — | |
| Sampson | — | — | — | — | |
| Sioux Creek | — | — | — | — | |
| Auburn | — | — | — | — | |
| Chetek | C+ | 38.3% | 13.4% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
New Auburn, Sampson, Sioux Creek and Auburn: 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 Dovre adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dovre
Why doesn’t Dovre have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dovre.
What hospital is closest to Dovre?
Mayo Clinic Health System Chippewa Valley in Bloomer, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Dovre’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dovre.
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.