Where Almon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Almon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54499, 54416, 54414. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Almon
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Almon
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Almon runs above Wisconsin on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Almon
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15.1%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. No reliable transportation (8.3% vs 6.7%) and utility shut-off threats (6.8% vs 5.5%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Almon
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), 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 Almon’s likely range; Almon’s figures come from ZIP codes 54499, 54416, 54414, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Almon adults…
Almon runs above WI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.8% of Almon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Care in and near Almon
No hospital or community health center in Almon 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 Almon; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Almon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Almon adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Almon 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.
Almon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowler | — | — | — | — | |
| Hutchins | — | — | — | — | |
| Morris | — | — | — | — | |
| Birnamwood | — | — | — | — | |
| Bartelme | — | — | — | — |
Bowler, Hutchins, Morris, Birnamwood and Bartelme: 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 Almon adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Almon
Why doesn’t Almon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Almon.
What hospital is closest to Almon?
Langlade Hospital in Antigo, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Almon’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 Almon.
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.