Photo: BaronLarf · CC BY 3.0Where Wild Rose residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wild Rose, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wild Rose. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wild Rose
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wild Rose
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Wild Rose runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Wild Rose adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.7%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Wild Rose
61.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 15.3% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). 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 Wild Rose’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wild Rose adults…
Wild Rose 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wild Rose adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Wild Rose
1 hospital in Wild Rose, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Wild Rose; ≈ 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 Wild Rose adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Wild Rose 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 Wild Rose adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Wild Rose 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose | — | — | — | — | |
| Springwater | C | 39.2% | 15.1% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
Rose: 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 Wild Rose adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wild Rose
Why doesn’t Wild Rose have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wild Rose.
What hospital is closest to Wild Rose?
Thedacare Medical Center - Wild Rose in Wild Rose, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Wild Rose’s 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 Wild Rose?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Noble Community Clinics - Wautoma in Wautoma, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wild Rose.
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.