Where Ross residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ross, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54511. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ross
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Ross
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Ross runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Ross
The closest emergency room is Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics in Iron River, 27.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Ross, and more people treating it
40.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. 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 Ross’ likely range; Ross’ figures come from ZIP code 54511, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ross adults…
Ross runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ross
No hospital or community health center in Ross 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 Ross; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Ross 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.
How Ross adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Ross 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.
12.4% of Ross adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Ross 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caswell | — | — | — | — | |
| Popple River | — | — | — | — | |
| Argonne | — | — | — | — | |
| Fence | — | — | — | — |
Caswell, Popple River, Argonne and Fence: 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 Ross adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ross
Why doesn’t Ross have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ross.
What hospital is closest to Ross?
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics in Iron River, 27.6 miles in a straight line from Ross’ 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 Ross.
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.