Where Hill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54459. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hill
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hill
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Hill runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Hill
The closest emergency room is Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics in Medford, 20 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Hill, and more people treating it
39% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Hill adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.2%), vs 26.6% 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 Hill’s likely range; Hill’s figures come from ZIP code 54459, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hill adults…
Hill runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hill is an older town: 29% 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 Hill as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Hill
No hospital or community health center in Hill 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 Hill; ≈ 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 Hill 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.
9.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Hill adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Hill 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% of Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Hill 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hill adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hill
Why doesn’t Hill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hill.
What hospital is closest to Hill?
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics in Medford, 20.0 miles in a straight line from Hill’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 Hill.
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.