Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Buchanan is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Buchanan differs from Wisconsin on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54130, 54915. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Buchanan
Binge drinking is the habit Buchanan doesn’t win on
22.1% of adults binge drink, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Buchanan’s lead shrinks
Buchanan is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, but 51% of the 7,801 towns with similar household incomes ($79K–$132K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
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 Buchanan’s likely range; Buchanan’s figures come from ZIP codes 54130, 54915, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Buchanan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Buchanan is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, #138 of 357 in Wisconsin. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 82% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Buchanan’s median household income is $105,478; among the 7,801 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Buchanan adults…
Buchanan runs below WI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Buchanan
No hospital or community health center in Buchanan 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 Buchanan; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Buchanan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Buchanan adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Buchanan 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.
10.4% of Buchanan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Buchanan and the towns around it
Buchanan’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan | B+ | 36.9% | 9.9% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Combined Locks | A− | 36.1% | 9.5% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Kaukauna | B | 37.4% | 10% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Kimberly | B+ | 36.8% | 10.3% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Kaukauna | B+ | 37.3% | 9.9% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Harrison | A | 32.3% | 8.4% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Appleton | B+ | 36.3% | 10% | 13% | CDC place |
| Holland | B+ | 39.5% | 9.7% | 13% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Buchanan adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Buchanan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Buchanan is better than Wisconsin on 6 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Buchanan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Buchanan | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%14.2–17.8 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%11.1–13.8 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.3–17.7 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.9%32.2–41.6 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%29.6–35.5 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.3%31.3–37.4 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.4%24–28.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.5–8.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6%5.3–6.5 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%6.9–10.1 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%11.6–15 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.3%22.2–28.4 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 22.1%19.2–25.2 | 19% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.7%27.5–36.2 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%6–7.9 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%75.1–80.8 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.4%66.6–72.2 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.3–87.5 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%73.6–78.7 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.9%67.2–74.4 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.3%74.6–85 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%21.5–27.4 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31%27.7–34.7 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.1%16.9–21.7 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.2%8.9–11.7 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.6%7.5–9.8 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4.2–5.6 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%5.2–6.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.4%9.1–12 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.9%24–29.9 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%11.3–13.9 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.5–8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Buchanan
Is Buchanan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Buchanan is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #138 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 51%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Buchanan?
CDC estimates 36.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 41.6%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Buchanan?
Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton in Appleton, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Buchanan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Buchanan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–7.9%), 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 Buchanan 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 Buchanan.
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.