Where Popple River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Popple River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54542, 54511. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Popple River
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Popple River
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Popple River runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Popple River, and more people treating it
43.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 83.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Popple River adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.3%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. There are 34 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. 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 Popple River’s likely range; Popple River’s figures come from ZIP codes 54542, 54511, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Popple River adults…
Popple River runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Popple River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Care in and near Popple River
No hospital or community health center in Popple River 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 Popple River; ≈ 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 Popple River adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Popple River 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.
11.7% of Popple River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Popple River 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 Popple River adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Popple River
Why doesn’t Popple River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Popple River.
What hospital is closest to Popple River?
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics in Iron River, 19.6 miles in a straight line from Popple River’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 Popple River.
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.