Where Tipler residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tipler, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54542. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tipler
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Tipler
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. Cancer is also above the state: 13.6%, vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Tipler runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Tipler, and more people treating it
46% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 85% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Tipler, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Wisconsin 8%), yet 21.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
Tipler is short on primary care and mental health care
Tipler’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Tipler’s likely range; Tipler’s figures come from ZIP code 54542, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Tipler adults…
Tipler runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tipler adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Tipler
No hospital or community health center in Tipler 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 Tipler; ≈ 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.
42 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Tipler adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Tipler does better than Wisconsin.
3 in 10 Tipler 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.
11.1% of Tipler adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Tipler 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 Tipler adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tipler
Why doesn’t Tipler have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tipler.
What hospital is closest to Tipler?
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics in Iron River, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Tipler’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 Tipler.
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.