Where Wilson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wilson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54817, 54895, 54868. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilson
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Wilson
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. Cancer is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Wilson runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wilson, and more people treating it
42.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 83.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Wilson keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.8% vs 77.6%) and cholesterol checks (89.7% vs 85.9%). 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 Wilson’s likely range; Wilson’s figures come from ZIP codes 54817, 54895, 54868, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wilson adults…
Wilson runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wilson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Wilson
No hospital or community health center in Wilson 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 Wilson; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Wilson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wilson does better than Wisconsin.
3 in 10 Wilson 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.
11.9% of Wilson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Wilson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murry | — | — | — | — | |
| Cedar Lake | C+ | 36.6% | 14.6% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Wilkinson | — | — | — | — | |
| Edgewater | — | — | — | — |
Murry, Wilkinson and Edgewater: 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 Wilson adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wilson
Why doesn’t Wilson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wilson.
What hospital is closest to Wilson?
Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake in Rice Lake, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Wilson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wilson.
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.