Where Wells residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wells, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54656, 54648, 54619. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wells
Dental care lags in Wells
61.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 13.4% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
More Wells adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.7%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Wells
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 6.6% 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 Wells’ likely range; Wells’ figures come from ZIP codes 54656, 54648, 54619, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wells 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 Wells adults…
Wells runs above WI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wells
No hospital or community health center in Wells 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 Wells; ≈ 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 Wells adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Wells 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.
16.8% of Wells adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Wells 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeville | — | — | — | — | |
| Leon | C | 43.5% | 11.9% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Angelo | C | 44.3% | 12.3% | 16.7% | ZIP 54656 |
| Jefferson | — | — | — | — |
Ridgeville and Jefferson: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wells adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wells
Why doesn’t Wells have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wells.
What hospital is closest to Wells?
Mayo Clinic HLTH Systm Franciscan Hlthcare Sparta in Sparta, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Wells’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wells?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Bluffs CHC-Norwalk in Norwalk, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wells.
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.