Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Eland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eland
Dental care lags in Eland
59.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 15.9% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Eland
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), 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: 4.3%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Eland runs above Wisconsin on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Eland
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.7%), 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 Eland’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Eland adults…
Eland runs above WI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Care in and near Eland
No hospital or community health center in Eland 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 Eland; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Eland adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Eland 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.
15.8% of Eland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Eland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norrie | C+ | 39.3% | 11.7% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Wittenberg | — | — | — | — | |
| Birnamwood | — | — | — | — |
Wittenberg and Birnamwood: 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 Eland adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eland
Why doesn’t Eland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eland.
What hospital is closest to Eland?
Marshfield Medical Center - Weston in Weston, 18.3 miles in a straight line from Eland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eland.
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.