Healthcare in Medford, WI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.4%

6.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.5%

2.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.2%

0.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

2.8pp 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

29.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.2%

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

15.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.5%

Loneliness

30.8%

Lack of Support

19.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.4%

Mobility

15.3%

Cognitive

13.2%

Hearing

8.2%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

8.5%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.3 mi

Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics, Inc

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics, Inc	5.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Aspirus Merrill Hospital	27.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Aspirus Stanley Hospital	30.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Aspirus Wausau Hospital	33.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Marshfield Medical Center	35.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Medford has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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 3.0 out of 5.