Gratiot House · Photo: Tgkrause · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Shullsburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shullsburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 53586. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shullsburg
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Shullsburg
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Shullsburg runs above Wisconsin on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Shullsburg adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Shullsburg
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), vs 13.6% 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 Shullsburg’s likely range; Shullsburg’s figures come from ZIP code 53586, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Shullsburg adults…
Shullsburg runs above WI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Care in and near Shullsburg
No hospital or community health center in Shullsburg 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 Shullsburg; ≈ 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 Shullsburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Shullsburg adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Shullsburg 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.
15.5% of Shullsburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Shullsburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour | — | — | — | — | |
| New Diggings | — | — | — | — | |
| Gratiot | — | — | — | — | |
| White Oak Springs | — | — | — | — | |
| Darlington | — | — | — | — |
Seymour, New Diggings, Gratiot, White Oak Springs and Darlington: 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 Shullsburg adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shullsburg
Why doesn’t Shullsburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Shullsburg.
What hospital is closest to Shullsburg?
Lafayette Hospital and Clinics in Darlington, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Shullsburg’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 Shullsburg.
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.