Healthcare in La Farge, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.4%
5.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.1%
3.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
near 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
38.4%
Arthritis
33.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.3%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
21.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.1%
Mobility
20.6%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.8 mi
Gundersen St Josephs Hospital And Clinics
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gundersen St Josephs Hospital And Clinics | 10.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Vernon Memorial Hospital | 14.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Richland Hospital | 17.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Tomah Va Medical Center | 28.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
| Tomah Memorial Hospital | 28.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
La Farge has an obesity rate of 41.4%, which is 5.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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 4.0 out of 5.