Where Herbster residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Herbster, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Herbster. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Herbster
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Herbster
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.9%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Arthritis is also above the state: 38.9%, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Herbster runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Herbster, and more people treating it
46.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 86.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Herbster
The closest emergency room is Aspirus Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors, 23.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Herbster keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.2% vs 77.6%) and dentist visits (71.5% vs 67.1%). 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 Herbster’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Herbster adults…
Herbster runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Herbster adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Herbster
No hospital or community health center in Herbster 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 Herbster; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Herbster adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Herbster does better than Wisconsin.
1 in 4 Herbster 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.
7.4% of Herbster adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Herbster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover | — | — | — | — |
Clover: 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 Herbster adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Herbster
Why doesn’t Herbster have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Herbster.
What hospital is closest to Herbster?
Aspirus Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors, 23.9 miles in a straight line from Herbster’s 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 Herbster.
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.