Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Milltown is healthier than 59%
Milltown differs from Wisconsin on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54858, 54853, 54810, 54824. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milltown
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Milltown
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.3%, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Milltown runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Milltown, and more people treating it
38.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Milltown is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Milltown is healthier than 41%. Against the 9,713 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 59%. Health Grade ↓
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 Milltown’s likely range; Milltown’s figures come from ZIP codes 54858, 54853, 54810, 54824, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Milltown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milltown is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 77% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 24%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Milltown’s median household income is $63,889; among the 9,713 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 59%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Milltown compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.1% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Milltown adults…
Milltown runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Milltown 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 Milltown as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Milltown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Milltown
No hospital or community health center in Milltown 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 Milltown; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
4.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Milltown adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Milltown 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.
13.3% of Milltown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Milltown and the towns around it
Milltown’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milltown | C+ | 37.1% | 13.9% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Balsam Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Eureka | B− | 36.1% | 13.1% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Balsam Lake | B− | 35.9% | 12.9% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Luck | — | — | — | — | |
| Georgetown | B− | 36.6% | 13.6% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Luck | B− | 35.1% | 13% | 14% | CDC place |
Balsam Lake and Luck: 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 Milltown adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Milltown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Milltown is better than Wisconsin on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Milltown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Milltown | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.9%17.2–22.8 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13–16.8 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.5–17.2 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%30.8–43.9 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.9%12–15.8 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.6%34.6–42.7 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%36.4–44.6 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.3%29.9–36.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.3 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.4–9.4 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%7.4–9.8 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%8.8–13.2 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.8%13.4–18.5 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.4%24.9–34.1 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.7–20.8 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.3%23.5–33.7 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.3–9.3 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%75.2–81.7 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.4%64.1–70.6 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.5–88.9 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.1%78.2–83.6 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.6%65.1–73.9 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.3%74.2–85.8 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%19.6–26.4 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.5%25–34.1 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.1%16.1–22.3 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%10–14.6 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%7.6–10.7 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.7–6.5 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.7–7.7 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.3%11.1–15.8 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.5%29.4–37.9 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%14.4–19.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.8–15.2 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.9–10 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.7–10 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Wisconsin figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Milltown
Is Milltown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milltown is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Milltown?
CDC estimates 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 43.9%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Milltown?
St. Croix Regional Medical Center in Saint Croix Falls, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Milltown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Milltown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–9.3%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Milltown more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Milltown.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.