Healthcare in Iron Belt, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.1%
2.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.5%
3.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
4.5pp 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
38.3%
Arthritis
33.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.0%
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
13.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.5%
Loneliness
28.2%
Lack of Support
18.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.8%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
11.6%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
12.4 mi
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Ironwood Hospital | 12.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center | 27.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Flambeau Hospital | 32.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Howard Young Medical Center | 43.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua | 43.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Iron Belt has an obesity rate of 34.1%, which is 2.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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.