Where Marion residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marion, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 53948. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marion
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Marion
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Marion runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Marion
60% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 15.3% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Marion
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.8%), 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 Marion’s likely range; Marion’s figures come from ZIP code 53948, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Marion adults…
Marion runs above WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Marion is an older town: 34% 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 Marion as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marion adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
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.
Care in and near Marion
No hospital or community health center in Marion 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 Marion; ≈ 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).
How Marion adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Marion 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.
18.9% of Marion adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Marion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kildare | — | — | — | — | |
| Springville | C | 39.5% | 13.6% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Quincy | D | 41.7% | 18% | 20.1% | ZIP codes |
| Lemonweir | D | 42.8% | 14.5% | 19.7% | ZIP codes |
| Germantown | C− | 42.6% | 14.4% | 19% | ZIP codes |
Kildare: 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 Marion adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Marion
Why doesn’t Marion have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Marion.
What hospital is closest to Marion?
Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Marion’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 Marion?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Noble Community Clinics - Mauston in Mauston, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marion.
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.