Photo: Downspec · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Fall River is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns
Fall River differs from Wisconsin on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fall River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fall River
What’s behind Fall River’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fall River is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 83% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Fall River’s median household income is $72,167; among the 10,683 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 74%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Fall River adults…
Fall River runs below WI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Fall River residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, stroke and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Fall River
No hospital or community health center in Fall River 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 Fall River; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Fall River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Fall River adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Fall River 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.
13.4% of Fall River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Fall River and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River | B | 34.7% | 9.8% | 16.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fall River adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fall River
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fall River is better than Wisconsin on 4 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Fall River’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fall River | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17%14.2–20.2 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.3–15.1 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.2–20 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%27.9–41.6 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.4–11.4 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.7%25.1–32.4 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.7%27–34.5 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.2%21.3–27.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.9 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.3%5.3–7.4 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.7%7.8–11.9 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.1%13–19.4 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.1%21.2–31.2 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 21%17.4–24.7 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%28.2–40.3 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.2–10.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.2%69.1–77 | 77.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.9%61.5–68.2 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%81.7–86.5 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.5%71.1–77.7 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.3%60.2–70 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%67.1–81.7 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%21.9–29.3 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%27–36.7 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%16.9–23.7 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.3%9.7–15.3 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%8.4–12.8 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%4.9–7.2 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%5.8–8.2 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.4%10.4–16.5 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6%24.2–33.3 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.1–14.2 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.2–16.8 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.6–4.8 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.8–9.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–3.9 | 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 Fall River
Is Fall River a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fall River is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 74%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fall River?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 41.6%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fall River?
Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Fall River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fall River have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–10.2%), 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 Fall River 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 Fall River.
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.