Lidice Memorial · Photo: Royalbroil · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Phillips is healthier than 74%
Phillips differs from Wisconsin on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Phillips. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Phillips
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Phillips
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Phillips runs above Wisconsin on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Phillips is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Phillips is healthier than 32%. Against the 4,687 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 74%. 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 Phillips’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Phillips’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Phillips is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 69% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Phillips’ median household income is $47,059; among the 4,687 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 74%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Phillips compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Phillips adults…
Phillips runs above WI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Phillips
No hospital or community health center in Phillips 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 Phillips; ≈ 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.
2.2 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Phillips adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Phillips adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Phillips 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.
15.4% of Phillips adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Phillips 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 Phillips adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Phillips
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Phillips is better than Wisconsin on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Phillips’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Phillips | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.8%17.5–24.2 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13–17.2 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.9–18 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.5%34.9–48.2 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.1–14.9 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.5%32.4–40.3 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%32.5–40.4 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.2%27.9–34.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.5 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.2–10.2 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.8–5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.5%8.5–12.8 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16%13–19 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.3%26–36.2 | 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 | 36.2%30.1–42.3 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%6.5–10.6 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.6–82.2 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61%57.4–64.6 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.7–87.6 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.2%78.6–83.5 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%61.4–71.1 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%64.7–79.8 | 80.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.1%19.9–26.6 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.5%25–34 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.4%16.2–22.6 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.6%10.7–16.4 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8–11.7 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5–7.1 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.2–8.5 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.4%12.1–18.7 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.9%28.2–37.4 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.9%14.2–19.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.1–16.3 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.1–10.6 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.7–6.5 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.3–11.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.7–5.1 | 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 Phillips
Is Phillips a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Phillips is healthier than 32% 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 Phillips?
CDC estimates 41.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.9% and 48.2%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Phillips?
Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls, 16.5 miles in a straight line from Phillips’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Phillips have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–10.6%), 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 Phillips 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 Phillips.
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.