Where Hughes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hughes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54847, 54820. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hughes
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Hughes
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.6%, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Hughes runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Hughes
The closest emergency room is Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center in Ashland, 28.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Lakes Community Health Center, Inc the is closer (4.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Hughes, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Hughes adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults 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 Hughes’ likely range; Hughes’ figures come from ZIP codes 54847, 54820, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hughes adults…
Hughes runs above WI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hughes
No hospital or community health center in Hughes 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 Hughes; ≈ 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 Hughes 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.
9.6% of Hughes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
65 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Hughes adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Hughes 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.
Hughes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brule | — | — | — | — | |
| Brule | — | — | — | — | |
| Iron River | B | 38.5% | 13.3% | 13% | ZIP 54847 |
| Barnes | — | — | — | — | |
| Highland | — | — | — | — | |
| Oulu | — | — | — | — | |
| Iron River | — | — | — | — | |
| Delta | — | — | — | — |
Brule, Brule, Barnes, Highland, Oulu, Iron River and Delta: 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 Hughes adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hughes
Why doesn’t Hughes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hughes.
What hospital is closest to Hughes?
Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center in Ashland, 28.7 miles in a straight line from Hughes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hughes?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northlakes - Iron River in Iron River, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hughes.
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.