Pottawatomie Lighthouse · Public domainWhere Washington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Washington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54246. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Washington
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.7%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.2%, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Washington runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 49% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Washington
The closest emergency room is OSF St. Francis Hospital and Medical Group in Escanaba, 29.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Washington keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.7% vs 77.6%) and dentist visits (73.3% vs 67.1%). Checkups ↓
Washington adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (24.5% vs 30.6%), frequent mental distress (10.5% vs 15.5%), lack of emotional support (15.5% vs 20.2%) and depression (18.5% vs 23.2%) all run below Wisconsin. Mind & connection ↓
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 Washington’s likely range; Washington’s figures come from ZIP code 54246, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Washington adults…
Washington runs below WI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Washington is an older town: 49% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Washington as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Washington
No hospital or community health center in Washington 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 Washington; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Washington adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Washington does better than Wisconsin.
1 in 4 Washington 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.8% of Washington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Grove | A− | 34.5% | 13.2% | 9.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Washington adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Washington
Why doesn’t Washington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Washington.
What hospital is closest to Washington?
OSF St. Francis Hospital and Medical Group in Escanaba, 29.2 miles in a straight line from Washington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Washington.
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.