Where Hixon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hixon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54498, 54460. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hixon
Hixon is behind on routine checkups
It trails Wisconsin on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (74.4% vs 77.6%), dentist visits (59.2% vs 67.1%), cholesterol checks (82.2% vs 85.9%) and colon screening (64.1% vs 69.4%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Hixon
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Hixon runs above Wisconsin on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Hixon adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.3%), 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 Hixon’s likely range; Hixon’s figures come from ZIP codes 54498, 54460, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hixon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Hixon adults…
Hixon runs above WI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Care in and near Hixon
No hospital or community health center in Hixon 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 Hixon; ≈ 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 Hixon adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hixon runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Hixon 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% of Hixon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Hixon 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 Hixon adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hixon
Why doesn’t Hixon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hixon.
What hospital is closest to Hixon?
Aspirus Stanley Hospital in Stanley, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Hixon’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 Hixon.
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.