Healthcare in Independence, WI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.8%

6.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.9%

0.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.8%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.0%

3.4pp above 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

33.2%

Arthritis

25.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.9%

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

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.9%

Loneliness

30.0%

Lack of Support

21.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.8%

Mobility

14.4%

Cognitive

15.0%

Hearing

7.4%

Vision

5.5%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

8.9%

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

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.3 mi

Gundersen Tri-County Hospital & Clinics

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Gundersen Tri-County Hospital & Clinics	8.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mayo Clinic Health System Oakridge	19.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Winona Health Services	24.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire	30.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
St Elizabeth Medical Center	31.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Independence has an obesity rate of 42.8%, which is 6.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 14.0% of adults lack health insurance. 75.1% 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 2.5 out of 5.