Healthcare in Florence, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.3%
2.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.4%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.3%
3.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
41.6%
Arthritis
36.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.8%
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
15.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
29.1%
Lack of Support
20.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.8%
Mobility
19.8%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
10.8%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.5 mi
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson County Memorial Hospital | 10.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Iron Mountain Mi Va Medical Center | 10.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | — |
| Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc | 30.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bell Hospital | 40.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Aspirus Eagle River Hospital | 49.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Florence has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% 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 4.5 out of 5.