California Wine and Liquor Store · Photo: Mdaams · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Fairchild residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fairchild, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fairchild. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fairchild
COPD, depression and stroke run high in Fairchild
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.3%), vs 23.2% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Fairchild runs above Wisconsin on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Fairchild
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Fairchild
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (15.6%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. Utility shut-off threats (6.9% vs 5.5%) and no reliable transportation (8.3% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 17.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Fairchild’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fairchild adults…
Fairchild runs above WI on 4 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.7% of Fairchild adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Care in and near Fairchild
No hospital or community health center in Fairchild 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 Fairchild; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fairchild adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Fairchild adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fairchild runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Fairchild 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.
Fairchild 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairchild | — | — | — | — |
Fairchild: 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 Fairchild adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fairchild
Why doesn’t Fairchild have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fairchild.
What hospital is closest to Fairchild?
Mayo Clinic Health System Oakridge in Osseo, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Fairchild’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fairchild?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northlakes - Augusta in Augusta, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fairchild.
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.