On CDC estimates, Cedar Lake is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns
Cedar Lake differs from Wisconsin on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54817, 54868. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cedar Lake
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Cedar Lake
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. Cancer is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Cedar Lake runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cedar Lake, and more people treating it
40.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. 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 Cedar Lake’s likely range; Cedar Lake’s figures come from ZIP codes 54817, 54868, 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 Cedar Lake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cedar Lake is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 87% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 18%).
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). Cedar Lake’s median household income is $85,417; among the 10,366 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 30%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Cedar Lake compares well: checkup in the past year, 80.9% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 88.9% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Cedar Lake adults…
Cedar Lake runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Cedar Lake is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Cedar Lake as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cedar Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Cedar Lake
No hospital or community health center in Cedar Lake 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 Cedar Lake; ≈ 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.
9.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Cedar Lake adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Cedar Lake 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.
12.2% of Cedar Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Cedar Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Lake | C+ | 36.6% | 14.6% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Birchwood | — | — | — | — | |
| Wilson | — | — | — | — | |
| Oak Grove | — | — | — | — | |
| Doyle | — | — | — | — |
Birchwood, Wilson, Oak Grove and Doyle: 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 Cedar Lake adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cedar Lake
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cedar Lake is better than Wisconsin on 5 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Cedar Lake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cedar Lake | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%18.1–22.5 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.7–16.8 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.9–15.7 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.6%31.7–41.5 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.6%13–16.1 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.7%37.6–43.7 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.2%37–43.2 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.9%31.3–36.5 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.7–11.7 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.7%10.9–12.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.5%8.7–10.3 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%8–10 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.2–4.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.7–13.4 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%13.2–17.1 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.2%26.5–33.8 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%14.3–18.7 | 19% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.7%27.6–35.9 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%6–8.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.9%78.4–83.1 | 77.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.6%62.9–68.2 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.6–90 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83%80.8–84.9 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.9%68.5–75.1 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.4%73.3–82.8 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%19.7–24.6 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.6%25.5–32.1 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.9%16.7–21.4 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%9.5–12.7 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%7–9.2 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.3–6.8 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.2%10.5–14 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.2%29.9–36.5 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%15.2–19.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%11.3–14 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.7–10.5 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.8–9.6 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 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 Cedar Lake
Is Cedar Lake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cedar Lake is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns: C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 30%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cedar Lake?
CDC estimates 36.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.7% and 41.5%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cedar Lake?
Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake in Rice Lake, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Cedar Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cedar Lake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–8.2%), 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 Cedar Lake 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 Cedar Lake.
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.