On CDC estimates, Union is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Union differs from Wisconsin on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54703. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Union
Depression is more common in Union
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.8%), vs 23.2% across Wisconsin. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.9%, vs 15.5% across Wisconsin. Mind & connection ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Union
Union runs below Wisconsin on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9.2% vs 11.4%), stroke (2.8% vs 3.4%) and heart disease (5.5% vs 6.6%). Conditions ↓
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 Union’s likely range; Union’s figures come from ZIP code 54703, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Union’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Union is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, #141 of 357 in Wisconsin. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 89% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 35%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Union’s median household income is $95,217; among the 9,260 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$119K), it’s healthier than 61%, about where its income would put it.
How Union adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Union runs above Wisconsin.
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Out of every 100 Union adults…
Union runs below WI on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Union
No hospital or community health center in Union 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 Union; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Union 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.
13.6% of Union adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Union and the towns around it
Union’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union | B+ | 31.7% | 9.2% | 13.9% | ZIP 54703 |
| Eau Claire | A− | 30.1% | 8.5% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Brunswick | A− | 30.7% | 9.2% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Spring Brook | B | 39.4% | 9.7% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Wheaton | B | 38.9% | 10.4% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Union adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Union
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Union is better than Wisconsin on 7 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Union’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Union | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%14.7–18.5 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.9–13.6 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%16–19.8 | 15.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.7%26.9–37.1 | 37.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.5%25.6–31.6 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.4%28.3–34.6 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.9%20.7–25.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11%9.9–12.3 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.8–8.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.1%7.5–11 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%12.2–15.8 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.6%22.2–29 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.2%17.3–23.4 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.2%31.4–41.3 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.7–9.1 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.3%71–77.6 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.9%62.8–68.9 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.6%79.7–83.5 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.3%70.7–75.8 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%63.8–71.9 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.3%73.2–84.4 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.8%23.6–30.2 | 23.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%29.3–37.5 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%19.1–24.9 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%10.8–14.8 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.6–11.5 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%5.1–6.7 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.7–8.8 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.6%11.7–15.7 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.9%26.5–33.2 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%10–12.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%13–16.3 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Wisconsin figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Union
Is Union a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Union is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #141 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 61%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Union?
CDC estimates 31.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 37.1%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Union?
Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire in Eau Claire, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Union’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Union have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–9.1%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Union more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Union.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.