Where Eastman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eastman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eastman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eastman
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Eastman
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Eastman runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Eastman
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (18.3%), vs 15.5% across Wisconsin. Depression is above the state too: 26.8%, vs 23.2% across Wisconsin. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Eastman
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.2%), 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 Eastman’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Eastman adults…
Eastman runs above WI on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Eastman adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Eastman runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Eastman 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.
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.
Care in and near Eastman
No hospital or community health center in Eastman 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 Eastman; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Eastman 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.
16.5% of Eastman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Eastman and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eastman adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eastman
Why doesn’t Eastman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eastman.
What hospital is closest to Eastman?
Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center in Prairie Du Chien, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Eastman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Eastman?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Bluffs Health Centers, Inc - Prairie Du Chien in Prairie Du Chien, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eastman.
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.