Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Eagle Point is healthier than 23%
Eagle Point differs from Wisconsin on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54729, 54748, 54724. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eagle Point
Eagle Point is an older town
30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Eagle Point with the state. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Eagle Point’s lead shrinks
Eagle Point is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, but 23% of the 7,042 towns with similar household incomes ($83K–$138K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
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 Eagle Point’s likely range; Eagle Point’s figures come from ZIP codes 54729, 54748, 54724, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Eagle Point’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eagle Point is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, #249 of 357 in Wisconsin. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 77% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 16%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Eagle Point’s median household income is $110,654; among the 7,042 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$138K), it’s healthier than 23%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Wisconsin towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Eagle Point is healthier than 30% of graded towns, against 54% nationally.
Out of every 100 Eagle Point adults…
Eagle Point runs above WI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Eagle Point is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Eagle Point as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Eagle Point
No hospital or community health center in Eagle Point 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 Eagle Point; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eagle Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Eagle Point adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Eagle Point 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.
10.7% of Eagle Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Eagle Point and the towns around it
Eagle Point has the best Health Grade of the 7 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Point | B− | 40.9% | 11.4% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Chippewa Falls | B− | 41% | 11% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Anson | B− | 41.4% | 11.6% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Lafayette | B− | 41.4% | 11.3% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Arthur | — | — | — | — | |
| Jim Falls | — | — | — | — | |
| Tilden | B− | 41.3% | 11.4% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Woodmohr | C+ | 41.8% | 12.1% | 15.6% | ZIP 54724 |
Arthur and Jim Falls: 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 Eagle Point adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eagle Point
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eagle Point is better than Wisconsin on 2 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Eagle Point’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eagle Point | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%15.3–20.4 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.9–15.3 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.5–17.3 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.9%34.6–47.4 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.9–13.1 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.5%30.8–38.2 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%31.9–39.7 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8%25.6–32 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.7–10.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%6–7.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.7–11.6 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12.4–17.1 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.8%22.7–31.1 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.7%16.5–23.1 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.8%26.5–37.3 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.5–8.1 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%73.3–80.1 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.4%66.1–72.5 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.2–88.6 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%75.8–81.5 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.6%65.9–74.9 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%70.5–83.6 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%20.6–27.5 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.2%25.2–33.3 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.4%16.7–22.4 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.8%8.1–11.6 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%7–9.6 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4.1–5.6 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%5.1–6.7 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.7%8.9–12.6 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.6%27.6–35.8 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.6–15.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.2–14.6 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.5 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.7 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Wisconsin figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Eagle Point
Is Eagle Point a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eagle Point is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #249 of 357 in Wisconsin. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Eagle Point?
CDC estimates 40.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.6% and 47.4%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eagle Point?
Mayo Clinic Health System Chippewa Valley in Bloomer, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Eagle Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Eagle Point have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–8.1%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Eagle Point more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eagle Point.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.