Healthcare in Hixton, WI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.7%

2.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.8%

1.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.2%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

2.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.7%

Arthritis

29.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.8%

Loneliness

30.8%

Lack of Support

20.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.0%

Mobility

15.4%

Cognitive

14.5%

Hearing

8.2%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

9.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

13.9 mi

Gundersen Tri-County Hospital & Clinics

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Gundersen Tri-County Hospital & Clinics	13.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Black River Memorial Hospital	14.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mayo Clinic Health System Oakridge	15.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Marshfield Medical Center - Neillsville	21.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mayo Clinic Hlth Systm Franciscan Hlthcare Sparta	29.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Hixton has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.