Where Gingles residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gingles, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54806. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gingles
Making ends meet is harder in Gingles
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15.1%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. Utility shut-off threats (7.2% vs 5.5%) and no reliable transportation (8.7% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 17.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Gingles
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), 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, Gingles runs above Wisconsin on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Gingles
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), 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 Gingles’ likely range; Gingles’ figures come from ZIP code 54806, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.2% of Gingles adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Gingles adults…
Gingles 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.
6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Gingles
No hospital or community health center in Gingles 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 Gingles; ≈ 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 Gingles adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Gingles adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Gingles runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Gingles 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.
Gingles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | C− | 41.2% | 13.2% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Sanborn | C− | 41.1% | 13.7% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| White River | C | 41.2% | 12.7% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Eileen | — | — | — | — |
Eileen: 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 Gingles adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gingles
Why doesn’t Gingles have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gingles.
What hospital is closest to Gingles?
Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center in Ashland, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Gingles’ 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 Gingles?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northlakes - Ashland Downtown in Ashland, 4.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gingles.
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.