Healthcare in Athens, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.5%
3.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.0%
1.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
near 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
39.0%
Arthritis
31.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.3%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.0%
Loneliness
29.9%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.5%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
15.7%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.7 mi
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Wausau Hospital | 18.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Aspirus Merrill Hospital | 18.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics, Inc | 19.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| North Central Health Care | 27.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Marshfield Medical Center | 28.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Athens has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.0%, 1.5pp above the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.