On CDC estimates, Apple River is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns
Apple River differs from Wisconsin on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54001, 54810, 54889. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Apple River
What’s behind Apple River’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Apple River is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 84% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 38%).
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). Apple River’s median household income is $74,762; among the 10,853 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$93K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Apple River adults…
Apple River runs above WI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Apple River is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Apple River as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Apple River
No hospital or community health center in Apple River 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 Apple River; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Apple River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Apple River adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Apple River 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.
10.7% of Apple River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Apple River and the towns around it
Apple River’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple River | B | 35.6% | 12.7% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Balsam Lake | B− | 35.9% | 12.9% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Georgetown | B− | 36.6% | 13.6% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Beaver | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincoln | B+ | 34.4% | 12% | 12.9% | ZIP 54001 |
Beaver: 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 Apple River adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Apple River
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Apple River is better than Wisconsin on 4 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Apple River’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Apple River | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18%15.5–20.5 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.1–15.6 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13–16.6 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.6%29.5–42.1 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11.1–14.6 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37%33.2–41 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%35.6–43.9 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.2%28.9–35.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.5–11.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%7–8.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.7–11.5 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%12–16.3 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.3%23.3–31.6 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.1–21.3 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28%23.2–33.2 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.9–8.4 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.5–81.8 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.9%65.8–72 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.5–89.6 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.9%78.1–83.5 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%67.1–75.5 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.6%74.7–85.9 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.3–25.9 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.4%25.2–33.8 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.8%16.1–21.8 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%8.7–12.2 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%7–9.5 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.7%9.1–12.5 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.7%27.7–35.8 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%13.2–17.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%11–14.2 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.5 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4–5.1 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.1–9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Apple River
Is Apple River a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Apple River is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Apple River?
CDC estimates 35.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 42.1%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Apple River?
Amery Hospital & Clinic in Amery, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Apple River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Apple River have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.4%), 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 Apple River more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Apple River.
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.