Where Fountain residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fountain, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53950, 54618, 53929, 54638. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fountain
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Fountain
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Fountain runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Fountain
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.1%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Fountain
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15.1%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. Utility shut-off threats (7% vs 5.5%) and no reliable transportation (8.1% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 17.4% 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 Fountain’s likely range; Fountain’s figures come from ZIP codes 53950, 54618, 53929, 54638, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Fountain adults…
Fountain runs above WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Fountain is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Fountain as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.4% of Fountain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Care in and near Fountain
No hospital or community health center in Fountain 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 Fountain; ≈ 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 Fountain adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Fountain adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Fountain 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.
Fountain 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 Fountain adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fountain
Why doesn’t Fountain have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fountain.
What hospital is closest to Fountain?
Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Fountain’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fountain.
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.