Where Iola residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Iola, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54945. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Iola
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Iola
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.2%, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Iola runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Iola, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Iola’s likely range; Iola’s figures come from ZIP code 54945, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Iola adults…
Iola runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Iola is an older town: 26% 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 Iola as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Iola adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Iola
No hospital or community health center in Iola 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 Iola; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Iola adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Iola 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.
12.1% of Iola adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Iola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iola | C+ | 37.6% | 13.1% | 15% | CDC place |
| Helvetia | — | — | — | — | |
| Harrison | — | — | — | — | |
| New Hope | — | — | — | — | |
| Scandinavia | C+ | 38% | 13.7% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
Helvetia, Harrison and New Hope: 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 Iola adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Iola
Why doesn’t Iola have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Iola.
What hospital is closest to Iola?
Thedacare Medical Center-Waupaca in Waupaca, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Iola’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Iola.
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.