Where Taft residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Taft, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54768, 54771, 54433. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Taft
Dental care lags in Taft
58.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 17% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Taft
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.2%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. Utility shut-off threats (7.2% vs 5.5%) and no reliable transportation (8.6% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 18.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Taft
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), 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 Taft’s likely range; Taft’s figures come from ZIP codes 54768, 54771, 54433, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Taft adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.2% of Taft adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Taft adults…
Taft runs above WI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Taft
No hospital or community health center in Taft 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 Taft; ≈ 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).
How Taft adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Taft runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Taft 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.
Taft 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Taft adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Taft
Why doesn’t Taft have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Taft.
What hospital is closest to Taft?
Aspirus Stanley Hospital in Stanley, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Taft’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 Taft.
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.