On CDC estimates, Little Falls is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns
Little Falls trails Wisconsin on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54656, 54615. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little Falls
Little Falls trails towns with similar incomes
Little Falls is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns, and only 15% of the 10,061 towns with similar household incomes ($67K–$111K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
More Little Falls adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.7%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Little Falls
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), 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 Little Falls’ likely range; Little Falls’ figures come from ZIP codes 54656, 54615, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Little Falls’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Little Falls is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 56% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 5%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Little Falls’ median household income is $89,038; among the 10,061 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$111K), it’s healthier than 15%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
4.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Little Falls adults…
Little Falls runs above WI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Little Falls
No hospital or community health center in Little Falls 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 Little Falls; ≈ 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 Little Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Little Falls adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Little Falls 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.
15.6% of Little Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Little Falls 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Little Falls adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Little Falls
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Little Falls is better than Wisconsin on 0 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Little Falls’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Little Falls | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%17.7–23 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.2–16.8 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.8–18.8 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.2%37.2–51.1 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.7–14 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.4%31.6–39.2 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%31.7–39.4 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%27.3–33.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%7.1–8.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.2%9.1–13.6 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%14.5–19.3 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.7%27.3–36.4 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%15.3–21.8 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%26.4–37.7 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.8–10.6 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%73.6–80.4 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63%59.5–66.5 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.4–86.9 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75.2–80.5 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%61.9–71.5 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%69.2–82.9 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%21.7–28.9 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%26.4–35.6 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.8–24.2 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14%11.9–16.4 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.3–12.6 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.6%13.3–17.9 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.3%29.2–37.6 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%13.8–17.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.7–16.2 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–8.9 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.7–5.7 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Wisconsin figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Little Falls
Is Little Falls a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Little Falls is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 15%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Little Falls?
CDC estimates 44.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.2% and 51.1%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Little Falls?
Mayo Clinic HLTH Systm Franciscan Hlthcare Sparta in Sparta, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Little Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Little Falls have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–10.6%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Little Falls more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Little Falls.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.