Plummer Mine Headframe · Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Pence residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pence, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54550, 54534. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pence
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pence
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Pence runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Pence is short on primary care and mental health care
Pence’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Pence
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), vs 13.6% 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 Pence’s likely range; Pence’s figures come from ZIP codes 54550, 54534, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pence adults…
Pence runs above WI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pence
No hospital or community health center in Pence 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 Pence; ≈ 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.
8.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Pence adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Pence adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Pence 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.
14.1% of Pence adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Pence 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 Pence adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pence
Why doesn’t Pence have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pence.
What hospital is closest to Pence?
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Pence’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 Pence?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northlakes - Hurley in Hurley, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pence.
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.