Where Kildare residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kildare, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53944, 53948. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kildare
COPD and heart disease run high in Kildare
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Kildare runs above Wisconsin on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Kildare
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.6%), 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 Kildare’s likely range; Kildare’s figures come from ZIP codes 53944, 53948, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Kildare adults…
Kildare runs above WI on 8 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.
2.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Kildare
No hospital or community health center in Kildare 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 Kildare; ≈ 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 Kildare adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Kildare adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Kildare 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 Kildare adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Kildare 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | — | — | — | — | |
| Springville | C | 39.5% | 13.6% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Lyndon Station | — | — | — | — | |
| Lyndon | C | 40.4% | 13% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Dell Prairie | C+ | 38.8% | 12.6% | 15.8% | ZIP 53965 |
| Lemonweir | D | 42.8% | 14.5% | 19.7% | ZIP codes |
| Seven Mile Creek | — | — | — | — |
Marion, Lyndon Station and Seven Mile Creek: 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 Kildare adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kildare
Why doesn’t Kildare have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kildare.
What hospital is closest to Kildare?
Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Kildare’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kildare?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Noble Community Clinics - Mauston in Mauston, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kildare.
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.