Photo: Chris Rand · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Algoma is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns
Algoma differs from Wisconsin on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Algoma. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Algoma
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Algoma
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Algoma runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Algoma adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.9%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Algoma
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
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 Algoma’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Algoma’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Algoma is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns, #341 of 357 in Wisconsin. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 66% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 6%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Algoma’s median household income is $64,487; among the 9,829 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$81K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Most Wisconsin towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Algoma is healthier than 4% of graded towns, against 23% nationally.
Where Algoma compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Algoma adults…
Algoma runs above WI on 7 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.
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Care in and near Algoma
No hospital or community health center in Algoma 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 Algoma; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Algoma adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Algoma adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Algoma 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.
15.9% of Algoma adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Algoma 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Algoma adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Algoma
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Algoma is better than Wisconsin on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Algoma’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Algoma | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.8%18.3–25.8 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.5–18.1 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.1–18.3 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.6%35.9–51.8 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.2–16.3 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%34.5–43.2 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%33.9–42.5 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.7%29.3–36.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.3–11.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%8–10.4 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%7.7–11.3 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%3.9–5.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.2–11 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.3%14.1–20.8 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.9%27.5–38.6 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14–20 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%28.5–41.6 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%6.7–11.1 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.1–82.6 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.5%64–70.9 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84–87.9 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%77.9–83.1 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.5%65.8–74.9 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%71.7–84.9 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.2–27.4 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.7%24.8–34.9 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.5%16.2–23.2 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.8%10.9–17 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%8.2–12.2 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.1–7.2 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.2–8.7 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.9%12.6–19.3 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36%31.1–41.3 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.1%15.3–21.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.4–17 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%4.9–6.8 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%8.5–11.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%3.9–5.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Wisconsin figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Algoma
Is Algoma a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Algoma is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #341 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 29%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Algoma?
CDC estimates 43.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.9% and 51.8%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Algoma?
Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Algoma’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Algoma have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–11.1%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Algoma more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Algoma.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.