Photo: Appraiser · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Barron is healthier than 84%
Barron trails Wisconsin on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Barron. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barron
Barron is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Barron is healthier than 42%. Against the 4,825 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$59K), it’s healthier than 84%. Health Grade ↓
Barron is an older town
33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Barron with the state. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Barron
60.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 18.3% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Barron has a top-rated hospital
Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Barron’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Barron’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Barron is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, #295 of 357 in Wisconsin. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 58% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 23%).
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). Barron’s median household income is $47,469; among the 4,825 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$59K), it’s healthier than 84%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most Wisconsin towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Barron is healthier than 17% of graded towns, against 42% nationally.
Out of every 100 Barron adults…
Barron runs above WI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Barron is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Barron as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Barron adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Barron
1 hospital in Barron, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Barron; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
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How Barron adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Barron 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.
15.2% of Barron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Barron and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron | C+ | 38.6% | 12.1% | 15.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Barron adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Barron
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Barron is better than Wisconsin on 0 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Barron’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Barron | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.9%16.7–23.5 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.2–16.2 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.5–18.9 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.6%32.4–45.1 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.4–13.9 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.6%30.8–38.5 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.6%29.9–37.4 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.8%23.8–29.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.9–12.7 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%7.9–9.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.4–8.4 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.1–8.8 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.3%15–21.9 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%12.6–18.5 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.9%25.1–35.2 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%15.8–22 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%28.7–40 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7–11.1 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.9–80.7 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.5%57.1–63.9 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.6–86.9 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%74.8–80.4 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%61.8–70.7 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%70–82.7 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%19.9–26.7 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%28.1–37.2 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%19.7–26.6 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.6%11.9–17.6 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%9.7–13.7 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.7–7.7 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.7–9.2 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.2%12.3–18.2 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%27.7–36.9 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15%12.6–17.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.5–17 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.7–8.7 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.4–6 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%7.7–10.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.5–4.8 | 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 Barron
Is Barron a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Barron is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #295 of 357 in Wisconsin. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Barron?
CDC estimates 38.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.4% and 45.1%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Barron?
Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland in Barron, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Barron’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Barron have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 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 Barron more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Barron.
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.