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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Unity, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Unity. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Unity
Dental care lags in Unity
60.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 13.2% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in Unity has no health insurance
11.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8% across Wisconsin. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Unity
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), 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 Unity’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Unity adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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 Unity adults…
Unity runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Unity
No hospital or community health center in Unity 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 Unity; ≈ 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 Unity adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Unity 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 Unity adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Unity 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 Unity adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Unity
Why doesn’t Unity have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Unity.
What hospital is closest to Unity?
Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Unity’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Unity.
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.