Photo: Awkwafaba · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Chenequa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chenequa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chenequa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chenequa
Chenequa keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83% vs 77.6%) and dentist visits (78.8% vs 67.1%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Chenequa
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.7%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Age is part of it: 43% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Chenequa is older than Wisconsin, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Chenequa runs below Wisconsin on COPD (5.2% vs 6.5%) and depression (19.2% vs 23.2%). That’s despite an older population: 43% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%). Conditions ↓
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 Chenequa’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chenequa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Chenequa adults…
Chenequa runs below WI on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Chenequa is an older town: 43% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Chenequa as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Chenequa
No hospital or community health center in Chenequa 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 Chenequa; ≈ 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Chenequa adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Chenequa does better than Wisconsin.
1 in 4 Chenequa 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.
4.7% of Chenequa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Chenequa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton | A | 34% | 10.1% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Delafield | A | 32.3% | 9.7% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Nashotah | A | 32.3% | 9.6% | 8.5% | CDC place |
| North Lake | — | — | — | — |
North Lake: 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 Chenequa adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chenequa
Why doesn’t Chenequa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chenequa.
What hospital is closest to Chenequa?
Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital in Oconomowoc, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Chenequa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chenequa.
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.