Where Hawkins residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hawkins, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hawkins. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hawkins
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hawkins
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Hawkins runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 37% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hawkins, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Hawkins
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), 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 Hawkins’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Hawkins adults…
Hawkins runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hawkins is an older town: 37% 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 Hawkins as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hawkins adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Hawkins
No hospital or community health center in Hawkins 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 Hawkins; ≈ 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 Hawkins adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Hawkins 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.
14.1% of Hawkins adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Hawkins and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hawkins adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hawkins
Why doesn’t Hawkins have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hawkins.
What hospital is closest to Hawkins?
Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith in Ladysmith, 19.4 miles in a straight line from Hawkins’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hawkins.
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.