Where Ackley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ackley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54409, 54424. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ackley
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ackley
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Ackley runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Ackley adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.1%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. There are 54 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Ackley
61.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 12.2% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Wisconsin figure falls outside Ackley’s likely range; Ackley’s figures come from ZIP codes 54409, 54424, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ackley adults…
Ackley runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
54 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ackley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Ackley
No hospital or community health center in Ackley itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Ackley; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Ackley adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Ackley adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.7% of Ackley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Ackley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigo | C− | 38.1% | 13.8% | 19% | CDC place |
| Peck | — | — | — | — | |
| Vilas | — | — | — | — | |
| Pine River | C | 42.4% | 12.5% | 16.3% | ZIP 54452 |
| Antigo | C | 37.6% | 13.6% | 18.1% | ZIP 54409 |
| Harrison | — | — | — | — | |
| Rolling | C | 37.6% | 13.4% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Hewitt | — | — | — | — |
Peck, Vilas, Harrison and Hewitt: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ackley adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ackley
Why doesn’t Ackley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ackley.
What hospital is closest to Ackley?
Langlade Hospital in Antigo, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Ackley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ackley.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.