Where Schley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Schley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54452, 54435. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Schley
Out of every 100 Schley adults…
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Care in and near Schley
No hospital or community health center in Schley 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 Schley; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Schley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Schley adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Schley 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.
12.7% of Schley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Schley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilas | — | — | — | — | |
| Pine River | C | 42.4% | 12.5% | 16.3% | ZIP 54452 |
| Merrill | C | 42.4% | 12.6% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Russell | — | — | — | — |
Vilas and Russell: 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 Schley adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Schley
Why doesn’t Schley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Schley.
What hospital is closest to Schley?
Aspirus Merrill Hospital in Merrill, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Schley’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 Schley.
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.