Where La Farge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Farge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Farge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Farge
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in La Farge
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, La Farge runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in La Farge
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.7%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. Utility shut-off threats (7.4% vs 5.5%) and no reliable transportation (8.9% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 21.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in La Farge
61.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 19.3% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). 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 La Farge’s likely range.
Out of every 100 La Farge adults…
La Farge runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
La Farge is an older town: 32% 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 La Farge as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.4% of La Farge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Farge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near La Farge
No hospital or community health center in La Farge 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 La Farge; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How La Farge adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 La Farge 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.
La Farge and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of La Farge adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Farge
Why doesn’t La Farge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for La Farge.
What hospital is closest to La Farge?
Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, 12.7 miles in a straight line from La Farge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Farge.
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.