Where Grant residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grant, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54456, 54436. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grant
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Grant
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Grant runs above Wisconsin on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Grant adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.3%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Grant
61.2% 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 ↓
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 Grant’s likely range; Grant’s figures come from ZIP codes 54456, 54436, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Grant adults…
Grant runs above WI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Grant is an older town: 28% 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 Grant as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grant adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Grant
No hospital or community health center in Grant 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 Grant; ≈ 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).
How Grant adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Grant 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.
17.2% of Grant adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Grant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granton | — | — | — | — | |
| Lynn | — | — | — | — | |
| Washburn | — | — | — | — | |
| Pine Valley | C | 37.5% | 13.1% | 17% | ZIP 54456 |
| York | — | — | — | — |
Granton, Lynn, Washburn and York: 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 Grant adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grant
Why doesn’t Grant have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Grant.
What hospital is closest to Grant?
Marshfield Medical Center - Neillsville in Neillsville, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Grant’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 Grant?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center - Neillsville Dental Center in Neillsville, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grant.
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.