Where Vance Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vance Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54004, 54005, 54762. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vance Creek
Smoking is more common in Vance Creek
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Vance Creek
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 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 Vance Creek’s likely range; Vance Creek’s figures come from ZIP codes 54004, 54005, 54762, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
2.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Vance Creek adults…
Vance Creek runs above WI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Vance Creek
No hospital or community health center in Vance Creek 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 Vance Creek; ≈ 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 Vance Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Vance Creek adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Vance Creek 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.
14.4% of Vance Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Vance Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | — | — | — | — | |
| Clear Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Turtle Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Prairie Farm | — | — | — | — |
New Haven, Turtle Lake and Prairie Farm: fewer than 1,000 residents. Clear Lake: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Vance Creek adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Vance Creek
Why doesn’t Vance Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vance Creek.
What hospital is closest to Vance Creek?
Amery Hospital & Clinic in Amery, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Vance Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vance Creek.
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.