Where Ithaca residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ithaca, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53581, 53937, 53924. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ithaca
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ithaca
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Ithaca runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Ithaca adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.1%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Ithaca
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.1%), 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 Ithaca’s likely range; Ithaca’s figures come from ZIP codes 53581, 53937, 53924, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ithaca adults…
Ithaca runs above WI on 7 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Ithaca
No hospital or community health center in Ithaca 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 Ithaca; ≈ 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 Ithaca adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Ithaca adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Ithaca 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.
15.1% of Ithaca adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Ithaca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek | — | — | — | — | |
| Willow | — | — | — | — | |
| Richland | C | 37.6% | 13.6% | 16.6% | ZIP 53581 |
| Buena Vista | C | 38.8% | 13.2% | 17% | ZIP codes |
Bear Creek and Willow: 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 Ithaca adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ithaca
Why doesn’t Ithaca have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ithaca.
What hospital is closest to Ithaca?
Richland Hospital in Richland Center, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Ithaca’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ithaca.
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.