Where Mackford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mackford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53946, 53956. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mackford
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Mackford
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Mackford runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Mackford adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.4%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Mackford, and more people treating it
38.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. 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 Mackford’s likely range; Mackford’s figures come from ZIP codes 53946, 53956, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mackford adults…
Mackford 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mackford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Mackford
No hospital or community health center in Mackford 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 Mackford; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Mackford adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Mackford 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.
14.9% of Mackford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Mackford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markesan | C | 39.8% | 13.3% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Manchester | C | 39.4% | 13.5% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Fox Lake | C+ | 42.3% | 11.6% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Alto | C+ | 44% | 11.5% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Green Lake | — | — | — | — |
Green Lake: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mackford adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mackford
Why doesn’t Mackford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mackford.
What hospital is closest to Mackford?
Waupun Memorial Hospital in Waupun, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Mackford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mackford.
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.