Healthcare in Colby, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.8%
2.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
3.6pp above 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
37.0%
Arthritis
29.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.5%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
31.2%
Lack of Support
22.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.1%
Mobility
18.4%
Cognitive
16.3%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.8 mi
Marshfield Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Medical Center | 19.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Norwood Health Center | 19.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics, Inc | 20.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Marshfield Medical Center - Neillsville | 29.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Aspirus Wausau Hospital | 29.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Colby has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. 75.5% 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.