Where Wyalusing residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wyalusing, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53801, 53821. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wyalusing
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wyalusing
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Wyalusing runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Wyalusing adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.1%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. There are 20 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Wyalusing
61.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 15.4% 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 Wyalusing’s likely range; Wyalusing’s figures come from ZIP codes 53801, 53821, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wyalusing adults…
Wyalusing runs above WI on 9 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.
20 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Wyalusing adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Wyalusing
No hospital or community health center in Wyalusing 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 Wyalusing; ≈ 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 Wyalusing adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Wyalusing 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.
15.5% of Wyalusing adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Wyalusing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | C− | 41.5% | 14.3% | 17.8% | ZIP 53821 |
| Patch Grove | — | — | — | — | |
| Bloomington | — | — | — | — | |
| Bagley | — | — | — | — | |
| Millville | — | — | — | — |
Patch Grove, Bloomington, Bagley and Millville: 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 Wyalusing adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wyalusing
Why doesn’t Wyalusing have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wyalusing.
What hospital is closest to Wyalusing?
Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center in Prairie Du Chien, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Wyalusing’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wyalusing?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Bluffs Health Centers, Inc - Prairie Du Chien in Prairie Du Chien, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wyalusing.
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.