Where Hixton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hixton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54635, 54611. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hixton
COPD and heart disease run high in Hixton
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Hixton runs above Wisconsin on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Hixton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), 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 Hixton’s likely range; Hixton’s figures come from ZIP codes 54635, 54611, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hixton adults…
Hixton runs above WI on 5 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Hixton
No hospital or community health center in Hixton 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 Hixton; ≈ 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 Hixton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Hixton adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Hixton 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.
13.8% of Hixton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Hixton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curran | — | — | — | — | |
| Alma | C | 39.9% | 13.4% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Albion | C− | 40.8% | 13.4% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Garden Valley | — | — | — | — | |
| Springfield | — | — | — | — |
Curran, Garden Valley and Springfield: 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 Hixton adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hixton
Why doesn’t Hixton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hixton.
What hospital is closest to Hixton?
Black River Memorial Hospital in Black River Falls, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Hixton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hixton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center - Black River Falls Dental Center in Black River Falls, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hixton.
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.