Photo: Corey Coyle · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Cassian is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns
Cassian differs from Wisconsin on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54529, 54487, 54501, 54531. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cassian
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Cassian
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.7%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. COPD is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. In all, Cassian runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cassian, and more people treating it
42.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Cassian adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Cassian’s likely range; Cassian’s figures come from ZIP codes 54529, 54487, 54501, 54531, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Cassian’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cassian is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 90% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Cassian’s median household income is $79,750; among the 10,767 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Cassian compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6.3% (U.S. 11%); checkup in the past year, 82% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 90.6% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 Cassian adults…
Cassian runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cassian adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
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 Cassian adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Care in and near Cassian
No hospital or community health center in Cassian 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 Cassian; ≈ 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.
64 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Cassian adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Cassian 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.
Cassian and the towns around it
Cassian’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassian | C+ | 36.3% | 15.2% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Tomahawk | B− | 35.3% | 14.9% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Hazelhurst | B− | 35.3% | 15% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Nokomis | C+ | 40.7% | 13.8% | 15.1% | ZIP 54487 |
| Little Rice | — | — | — | — | |
| Newbold | B− | 36.2% | 13.5% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
Little Rice: 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 Cassian adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cassian
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cassian is better than Wisconsin on 9 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Cassian’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cassian | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.6%16.9–22.4 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.8–17.7 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.1–15.5 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%31.1–42 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.2%13.3–17.2 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.6%38.7–46.5 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%37.6–45.4 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.7%32.3–39.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.7%11.6–14 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%8.9–11 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.6–10 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.2–5.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.7%7.9–11.7 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.3–17.2 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.3%24.1–32.6 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.5–18.8 | 19% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.8%27.3–36.4 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5–7.8 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82%79.2–84.8 | 77.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.6%65.6–71.7 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.6%89.2–91.9 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83%80.2–85.5 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.2%68.1–76.1 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%70.9–82.8 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.6–25.8 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.6%25.7–33.8 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.6%15.8–21.6 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.6%7.8–11.7 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.3%6.1–8.7 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.3%3.6–5 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.4%8.5–12.6 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%29.9–38.1 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.8%15.4–20.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.1–13.2 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.9–11.2 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7–9.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Cassian
Is Cassian a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cassian is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cassian?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 42%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cassian?
Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua in Minocqua, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Cassian’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cassian have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.8%), 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 Cassian more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cassian.
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.