Where Manchester residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Manchester, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54615. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manchester
Making ends meet is harder in Manchester
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.4%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. Utility shut-off threats (7.6% vs 5.5%) and no reliable transportation (8.7% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 18.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Manchester
60.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 15.9% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Manchester
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Manchester runs above Wisconsin on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. 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 Manchester’s likely range; Manchester’s figures come from ZIP code 54615, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.2% of Manchester adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Keeping up with care
Share of Manchester adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Manchester adults…
Manchester runs above WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Manchester is an older town: 29% 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 Manchester as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Manchester
No hospital or community health center in Manchester 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 Manchester; ≈ 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.
26 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Manchester adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Manchester 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.
Manchester 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 Manchester adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Manchester
Why doesn’t Manchester have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Manchester.
What hospital is closest to Manchester?
Black River Memorial Hospital in Black River Falls, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Manchester’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Manchester?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center - Black River Falls Dental Center in Black River Falls, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Manchester.
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.