Where Clam Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clam Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54517. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clam Lake
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Clam Lake
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. COPD is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. In all, Clam Lake runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Clam Lake, and more people treating it
44.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 86.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Clam Lake, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Wisconsin 8%), yet 21.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.8% across the state. 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 Clam Lake’s likely range; Clam Lake’s figures come from ZIP code 54517, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Clam Lake adults…
Clam Lake runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clam Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Clam Lake
No hospital or community health center in Clam 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 Clam 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Clam Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clam Lake does better than Wisconsin.
3 in 10 Clam 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.
11.8% of Clam Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Clam Lake 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 Clam Lake adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clam Lake
Why doesn’t Clam 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 Clam Lake.
What hospital is closest to Clam Lake?
Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center in Hayward, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Clam Lake’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 Clam 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.