Where Viola residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Viola, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Viola. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Viola
Dental care lags in Viola
61.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 17.6% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Viola
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Viola runs above Wisconsin on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Viola adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.4%), vs 26.6% 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 Viola’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Viola adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Viola adults…
Viola runs above WI on 7 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Viola
No hospital or community health center in Viola 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 Viola; ≈ 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 Viola adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Viola 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.
16.1% of Viola adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Viola 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 Viola adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Viola
Why doesn’t Viola have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Viola.
What hospital is closest to Viola?
Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Viola’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 Viola.
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.