Where Caroline residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Caroline, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Caroline. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Caroline
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Caroline
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.8%, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Caroline runs above Wisconsin on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Caroline keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.4% vs 77.6%) and dentist visits (71% vs 67.1%). Checkups ↓
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 Caroline’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Caroline adults…
Caroline runs above WI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Caroline adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Caroline
No hospital or community health center in Caroline 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 Caroline; ≈ 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.
How Caroline adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Caroline 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.
11.6% of Caroline adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Caroline and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Caroline adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Caroline
Why doesn’t Caroline have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Caroline.
What hospital is closest to Caroline?
Thedacare Medical Center - Shawano in Shawano, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Caroline’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Caroline.
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.