Where Russell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Russell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53020, 53023. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Russell
Russell keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.7% vs 67.1%) and cholesterol checks (90.1% vs 85.9%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Russell
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. Conditions ↓
Fewer Russell adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 14 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 Russell’s likely range; Russell’s figures come from ZIP codes 53020, 53023, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Russell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Russell adults…
Russell runs above WI on 3 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.
7.3% of Russell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Care in and near Russell
No hospital or community health center in Russell 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 Russell; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Russell adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Russell does better than Wisconsin.
1 in 4 Russell 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.
Russell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbush | B | 36.8% | 11% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| New Holstein | B+ | 35.2% | 11.2% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Marshfield | B | 42.5% | 11.2% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Rhine | B+ | 35.5% | 11.5% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Russell adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Russell
Why doesn’t Russell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Russell.
What hospital is closest to Russell?
Ascension Calumet Hospital in Chilton, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Russell’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 Russell.
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.