Where Merrillan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Merrillan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Merrillan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Merrillan
Out of every 100 Merrillan adults…
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Care in and near Merrillan
No hospital or community health center in Merrillan 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 Merrillan; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Merrillan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Merrillan adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Merrillan 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.
13.7% of Merrillan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Merrillan and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Merrillan adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Merrillan
Why doesn’t Merrillan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Merrillan.
What hospital is closest to Merrillan?
Black River Memorial Hospital in Black River Falls, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Merrillan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Merrillan?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center - Black River Falls Dental Center in Black River Falls, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Merrillan.
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.