Where Lafayette residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lafayette, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54656, 54660. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lafayette
More Lafayette adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.7%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. There are 24 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Lafayette
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Lafayette
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. Conditions ↓
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 Lafayette’s likely range; Lafayette’s figures come from ZIP codes 54656, 54660, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Out of every 100 Lafayette adults…
Lafayette runs above WI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lafayette
No hospital or community health center in Lafayette 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 Lafayette; ≈ 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 Lafayette adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Lafayette adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Lafayette 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.
15.5% of Lafayette adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Lafayette 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo | C | 44.3% | 12.3% | 16.7% | ZIP 54656 |
| Greenfield | — | — | — | — | |
| New Lyme | — | — | — | — |
Greenfield and New Lyme: 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 Lafayette adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lafayette
Why doesn’t Lafayette have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lafayette.
What hospital is closest to Lafayette?
Mayo Clinic HLTH Systm Franciscan Hlthcare Sparta in Sparta, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Lafayette’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 Lafayette.
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.