Where Meteor residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Meteor, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54835, 54817. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Meteor
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Meteor
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Meteor runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Meteor, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Wisconsin 8%), yet 23.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Meteor, and more people treating it
41.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Meteor’s likely range; Meteor’s figures come from ZIP codes 54835, 54817, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Meteor adults…
Meteor runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Meteor adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Meteor
No hospital or community health center in Meteor 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 Meteor; ≈ 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.
11 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Meteor adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Meteor 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.
14.6% of Meteor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Meteor 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Meteor adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Meteor
Why doesn’t Meteor have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Meteor.
What hospital is closest to Meteor?
Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith in Ladysmith, 19.3 miles in a straight line from Meteor’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 Meteor.
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.