Photo: Billertl · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Marengo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marengo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54855, 54546, 54846, 54856. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marengo
Smoking is more common in Marengo
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Marengo
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 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 Marengo’s likely range; Marengo’s figures come from ZIP codes 54855, 54546, 54846, 54856, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Out of every 100 Marengo adults…
Marengo runs above WI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Marengo
No hospital or community health center in Marengo 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 Marengo; ≈ 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 Marengo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Marengo adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Marengo 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.
14.4% of Marengo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Marengo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | — | — | — | — | |
| Grand View | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincoln | — | — | — | — | |
| Morse | — | — | — | — | |
| White River | C | 41.2% | 12.7% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Gordon | — | — | — | — |
Ashland, Grand View, Lincoln, Morse and Gordon: 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 Marengo adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Marengo
Why doesn’t Marengo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Marengo.
What hospital is closest to Marengo?
Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center in Ashland, 15.0 miles in a straight line from Marengo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marengo.
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.