Healthcare in Mellen, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.2%
4.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.9%
1.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
36.3%
Arthritis
31.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.3%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.9%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.1%
Mobility
17.9%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
9.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.0 mi
Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center | 18.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Aspirus Ironwood Hospital | 28.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Flambeau Hospital | 32.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center | 36.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Mellen has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.