Photo: Jeff the quiet · Public domainWhere McKinley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McKinley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54766. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McKinley
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in McKinley
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, McKinley runs above Wisconsin on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in McKinley
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.2%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
More McKinley adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.9%), vs 26.6% 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 McKinley’s likely range; McKinley’s figures come from ZIP code 54766, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 McKinley adults…
McKinley runs above WI on 9 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.
2.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near McKinley
No hospital or community health center in McKinley 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 McKinley; ≈ 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 McKinley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How McKinley adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, McKinley runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 McKinley 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.
16.2% of McKinley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
McKinley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | — | — | — | — | |
| Pershing | — | — | — | — | |
| Jump River | — | — | — | — | |
| Lawrence | — | — | — | — |
Marshall, Pershing, Jump River and Lawrence: 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 McKinley adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McKinley
Why doesn’t McKinley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McKinley.
What hospital is closest to McKinley?
Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith in Ladysmith, 14.5 miles in a straight line from McKinley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McKinley.
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.