Where Mission residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mission, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mission. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mission
Smoking is more common in Mission
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (29.1%), about twice the Wisconsin rate. COPD, which smoking drives, is high too: 8.5%, vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Mission
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34%), 3 times the Wisconsin rate. Utility shut-off threats (15.9% vs 5.5%) and no reliable transportation (18% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 34.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Mission
51.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 24.7% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). 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 Mission’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
34.4% of Mission adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mission adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Mission adults…
Mission runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mission
No hospital or community health center in Mission 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 Mission; ≈ 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 Mission adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mission runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Mission 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.
Mission and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Mission adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mission
Why doesn’t Mission have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mission.
What hospital is closest to Mission?
Black River Memorial Hospital in Black River Falls, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Mission’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 Mission?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center - Black River Falls Dental Center in Black River Falls, 3.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mission.
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.