Where Rock Falls residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rock Falls, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rock Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rock Falls
Cancer runs high in Rock Falls
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. Conditions ↓
Fewer Rock Falls adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Rock Falls’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Rock Falls adults…
Rock Falls runs above WI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of Rock Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Care in and near Rock Falls
No hospital or community health center in Rock Falls 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 Rock Falls; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Rock Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Rock Falls adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Rock Falls 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.
Rock Falls 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 Rock Falls adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rock Falls
Why doesn’t Rock Falls have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rock Falls.
What hospital is closest to Rock Falls?
Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire in Eau Claire, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Rock Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rock Falls.
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.