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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mellen, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mellen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mellen
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Mellen
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Mellen runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Mellen, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Wisconsin 8%), yet 21.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
More Mellen adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.5%), 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 Mellen’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mellen adults…
Mellen runs above WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Mellen is an older town: 27% 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 Mellen as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mellen 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Mellen
No hospital or community health center in Mellen 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 Mellen; ≈ 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 Mellen adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Mellen 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.
14.9% of Mellen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Mellen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morse | — | — | — | — |
Morse: 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 Mellen adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mellen
Why doesn’t Mellen have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mellen.
What hospital is closest to Mellen?
Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center in Ashland, 20.0 miles in a straight line from Mellen’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 Mellen.
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.