Healthcare in Mercer, WI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.3%

1.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.3%

2.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.3%

2.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

4.1pp 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

39.3%

Arthritis

34.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.2%

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

14.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.3%

Loneliness

28.7%

Lack of Support

18.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.2%

Mobility

17.2%

Cognitive

12.1%

Hearing

9.5%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

8.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

20.0 mi

Flambeau Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Flambeau Hospital20.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Howard Young Medical Center22.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua22.8 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital25.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Aspirus Eagle River Hospital41.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Mercer has an obesity rate of 34.3%, which is 1.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.