Healthcare in Blue River, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.6%
7.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.9%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
1.5pp 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
36.3%
Arthritis
29.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.4%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.9%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.7%
Mobility
17.3%
Cognitive
15.1%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.3 mi
Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital And Clinics
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital And Clinics | 6.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Richland Hospital | 15.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Upland Hills Health | 24.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Grant Regional Health Center | 24.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center | 26.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Blue River has an obesity rate of 43.6%, which is 7.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.