Where Rudolph residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rudolph, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rudolph. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rudolph
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Rudolph
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Rudolph runs above Wisconsin on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Rudolph
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
More Rudolph adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.4%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. 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 Rudolph’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rudolph adults…
Rudolph runs above WI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rudolph is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Rudolph as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Rudolph
No hospital or community health center in Rudolph 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 Rudolph; ≈ 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 Rudolph adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Rudolph adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Rudolph 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.
17.1% of Rudolph adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Rudolph 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 Rudolph adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rudolph
Why doesn’t Rudolph have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rudolph.
What hospital is closest to Rudolph?
Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics in Wisconsin Rapids, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Rudolph’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rudolph?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center - Wisconsin Rapids Alcohol & Drug Recovery Center in Wisconsin Rapids, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rudolph.
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.