Where Pershing residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pershing, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54433, 54766. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pershing
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pershing
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Pershing runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Pershing adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.1%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Pershing
61.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 14.7% 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 Pershing’s likely range; Pershing’s figures come from ZIP codes 54433, 54766, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pershing adults…
Pershing runs above WI on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
6.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Pershing adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Pershing
No hospital or community health center in Pershing 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 Pershing; ≈ 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 Pershing adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Pershing 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.
16.9% of Pershing adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Pershing 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | — | — | — | — | |
| Ruby | — | — | — | — | |
| McKinley | — | — | — | — | |
| Aurora | — | — | — | — | |
| Jump River | — | — | — | — |
Cleveland, Ruby, McKinley, Aurora and Jump River: 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 Pershing adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pershing
Why doesn’t Pershing have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pershing.
What hospital is closest to Pershing?
Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith in Ladysmith, 18.5 miles in a straight line from Pershing’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 Pershing.
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.