Healthcare in Ashland, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.2%
5.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.5%
3.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
33.5%
Arthritis
27.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.4%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.5%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
20.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.6%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
15.5%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
10.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
3
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.4 mi
Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center | 2.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Aspirus Ironwood Hospital | 35.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center | 43.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ashland has an obesity rate of 41.2%, which is 5.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.5%, 3.0pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.