Where Westboro residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Westboro, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54490, 54451. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westboro
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Westboro
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Westboro runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Westboro adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.4%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. There are 60 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Westboro is short on primary care and mental health care
Westboro’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Westboro, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Westboro’s likely range; Westboro’s figures come from ZIP codes 54490, 54451, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Westboro adults…
Westboro runs above WI on 8 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.
60 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Westboro
No hospital or community health center in Westboro 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 Westboro; ≈ 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 Westboro adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Westboro adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Westboro 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.
13.8% of Westboro adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Westboro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogema | — | — | — | — | |
| Rib Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Molitor | — | — | — | — | |
| Chelsea | — | — | — | — | |
| Jump River | — | — | — | — | |
| Kennan | — | — | — | — | |
| Grover | — | — | — | — | |
| Greenwood | — | — | — | — |
Ogema, Rib Lake, Molitor, Chelsea, Jump River, Kennan, Grover and Greenwood: 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 Westboro adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Westboro
Why doesn’t Westboro have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Westboro.
What hospital is closest to Westboro?
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics in Medford, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Westboro’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 Westboro.
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.