Where Lima residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lima, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 53818. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lima
Getting around is a barrier for more Lima adults
1 in 11 adults lack reliable transportation (9%), vs 6.7% across Wisconsin. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in Lima
Lima runs below Wisconsin on seven chronic conditions, most of all cancer (6.3% vs 8.6%), arthritis (20.3% vs 26.6%) and high blood pressure (25.8% vs 33.3%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%). 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 Lima’s likely range; Lima’s figures come from ZIP code 53818, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lima adults…
Lima runs below WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Lima adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Care in and near Lima
No hospital or community health center in Lima 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 Lima; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lima adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Lima adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lima runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Lima 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.
Lima 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellenboro | — | — | — | — | |
| Platteville | B− | 38.3% | 9% | 13% | ZIP 53818 |
| Clifton | — | — | — | — | |
| Mifflin | — | — | — | — | |
| Belmont | — | — | — | — |
Ellenboro, Clifton, Mifflin and Belmont: 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 Lima adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lima
Why doesn’t Lima have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lima.
What hospital is closest to Lima?
Southwest Health Center in Platteville, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Lima’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 Lima.
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.