Where Marathon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marathon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54448, 54401, 54455. How CDC estimates town health
Out of every 100 Marathon adults…
Marathon runs above WI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Marathon
No hospital or community health center in Marathon 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 Marathon; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Marathon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Marathon adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Marathon 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.
10.5% of Marathon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Marathon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon City | B | 36.4% | 10.7% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Rib Mountain | A− | 34.3% | 10.6% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Stettin | B | 36.3% | 10.9% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Mosinee | B+ | 36.2% | 10% | 13.6% | ZIP 54455 |
| Cassel | — | — | — | — |
Cassel: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marathon adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Marathon
Why doesn’t Marathon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Marathon.
What hospital is closest to Marathon?
Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Marathon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Marathon?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bridge Community Health Clinic - Behavioral Health Grand Avenue in Wausau, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marathon.
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.