Where South Fork residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Fork, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54530. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Fork
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in South Fork
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, South Fork runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In South Fork, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.6% of working-age adults are uninsured (Wisconsin 8%), yet 21.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in South Fork, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from South Fork
The closest emergency room is Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith in Ladysmith, 20.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 South Fork’s likely range; South Fork’s figures come from ZIP code 54530, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 South Fork adults…
South Fork runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Fork adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near South Fork
No hospital or community health center in South Fork 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 South Fork; ≈ 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.
4.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How South Fork adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 South Fork 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.
13.7% of South Fork adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
South Fork 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkins | — | — | — | — | |
| Georgetown | — | — | — | — | |
| Cedar Rapids | — | — | — | — | |
| Winter | C | 34.8% | 16.5% | 18% | ZIP 54896 |
| Kennan | — | — | — | — |
Hawkins, Georgetown, Cedar Rapids and Kennan: 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 South Fork adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Fork
Why doesn’t South Fork have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Fork.
What hospital is closest to South Fork?
Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith in Ladysmith, 20.5 miles in a straight line from South Fork’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 South Fork.
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.