Where Commonwealth residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Commonwealth, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54121. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Commonwealth
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Commonwealth
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.5%, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Commonwealth runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Commonwealth, and more people treating it
40.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Commonwealth is short on primary care and mental health care
Commonwealth’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Commonwealth 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 Commonwealth’s likely range; Commonwealth’s figures come from ZIP code 54121, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Commonwealth adults…
Commonwealth runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Commonwealth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Commonwealth
No hospital or community health center in Commonwealth 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 Commonwealth; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.5% of Commonwealth 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.
65 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Commonwealth adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 4 Commonwealth 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.
Commonwealth 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Commonwealth adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Commonwealth
Why doesn’t Commonwealth have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Commonwealth.
What hospital is closest to Commonwealth?
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Commonwealth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Commonwealth.
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.