Where Turtle Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Turtle Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54004, 54889. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Turtle Lake
COPD and heart disease run high in Turtle Lake
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Turtle Lake
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.8%), 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 Turtle Lake’s likely range; Turtle Lake’s figures come from ZIP codes 54004, 54889, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Turtle Lake adults…
Turtle Lake runs above WI on 6 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.
1.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Turtle Lake
No hospital or community health center in Turtle Lake 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 Turtle Lake; ≈ 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 Turtle Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Turtle Lake adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Turtle Lake 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.
14.1% of Turtle Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Turtle Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arland | — | — | — | — | |
| Clayton | — | — | — | — | |
| Vance Creek | — | — | — | — | |
| Clayton | — | — | — | — | |
| Almena | — | — | — | — |
Arland, Vance Creek, Clayton and Almena: fewer than 1,000 residents. Clayton: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Turtle Lake adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Turtle Lake
Why doesn’t Turtle Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Turtle Lake.
What hospital is closest to Turtle Lake?
Amery Hospital & Clinic in Amery, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Turtle Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Turtle Lake?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northlakes--Turtle Lake in Turtle Lake, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Turtle Lake.
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.