Where Bayfront residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bayfront, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bayfront. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bayfront
Diabetes, COPD and stroke run high in Bayfront
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.7%), vs 11.4% across Wisconsin. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 6.1%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Bayfront runs above Wisconsin on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bayfront
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (22.1%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
More Bayfront adults get no exercise
36.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% 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 Bayfront’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bayfront adults…
Bayfront runs above WI on 10 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Bayfront
No hospital or community health center in Bayfront 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 Bayfront; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bayfront adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Bayfront adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Bayfront 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.
20% of Bayfront adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Bayfront 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanborn | C− | 41.1% | 13.7% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bayfront adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bayfront
Why doesn’t Bayfront have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bayfront.
What hospital is closest to Bayfront?
Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center in Ashland, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Bayfront’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bayfront?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northlakes - Ashland East in Ashland, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bayfront.
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.