Where Hickory Grove residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hickory Grove, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53805, 53809. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hickory Grove
More Hickory Grove adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.1%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Hickory Grove
60.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 14.3% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hickory Grove
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.9%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. Utility shut-off threats (6.8% vs 5.5%) and no reliable transportation (8.1% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 16.8% 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 Hickory Grove’s likely range; Hickory Grove’s figures come from ZIP codes 53805, 53809, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Hickory Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.8% of Hickory Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Hickory Grove adults…
Hickory Grove runs above WI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hickory Grove
No hospital or community health center in Hickory Grove 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 Hickory Grove; ≈ 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 Hickory Grove adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hickory Grove runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Hickory Grove 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.
Hickory Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fennimore | — | — | — | — | |
| Marion | — | — | — | — | |
| Watterstown | — | — | — | — | |
| Castle Rock | — | — | — | — |
Fennimore, Marion, Watterstown and Castle Rock: 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 Hickory Grove adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hickory Grove
Why doesn’t Hickory Grove have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hickory Grove.
What hospital is closest to Hickory Grove?
Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics in Boscobel, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Hickory Grove’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 Hickory Grove.
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.