Where Eileen residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eileen, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54806, 54856. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eileen
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Eileen
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Eileen runs above Wisconsin on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Eileen
1 in 15 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (6.8%), vs 5.5% across Wisconsin. No reliable transportation (8.2% vs 6.7%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Eileen
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.8%), 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 Eileen’s likely range; Eileen’s figures come from ZIP codes 54806, 54856, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Eileen adults…
Eileen runs above WI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.1% of Eileen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
8.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Eileen
No hospital or community health center in Eileen 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 Eileen; ≈ 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 Eileen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Eileen adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Eileen 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.
Eileen 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 Eileen adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eileen
Why doesn’t Eileen have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eileen.
What hospital is closest to Eileen?
Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center in Ashland, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Eileen’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 Eileen?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northlakes - Ashland Downtown in Ashland, 6.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eileen.
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.