Where Chief Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chief Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chief Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chief Lake
Making ends meet is harder in Chief Lake
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.4%), more than twice the Wisconsin rate. Utility shut-off threats (12.7% vs 5.5%) and no reliable transportation (15.2% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 28.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Chief Lake
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.1%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in Chief Lake
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.6%), vs 11.4% across Wisconsin. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. COPD is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. In all, Chief Lake runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Chief Lake’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.8% of Chief Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Chief Lake adults…
Chief Lake runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Chief Lake
No hospital or community health center in Chief 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 Chief 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Chief Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Chief Lake adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Chief Lake runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Chief 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.
Chief 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Round Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Reserve | — | — | — | — | |
| Couderay | — | — | — | — | |
| Hayward | C | 34.2% | 14.6% | 17.2% | ZIP 54843 |
| New Post | — | — | — | — | |
| Hunter | — | — | — | — | |
| Bass Lake | C | 34.2% | 14.7% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
Little Round Lake: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Reserve, Couderay, New Post and Hunter: 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 Chief Lake adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chief Lake
Why doesn’t Chief Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chief Lake.
What hospital is closest to Chief Lake?
Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center in Hayward, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Chief Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Chief Lake?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northlakes - Hayward River's Edge in Hayward, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chief 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. 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.