Where Couderay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Couderay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54828, 54835, 54876, 54817. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Couderay
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Couderay
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Couderay runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Couderay
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.2%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. No reliable transportation (10.5% vs 6.7%) and utility shut-off threats (8.6% vs 5.5%) are higher too. 21.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Couderay
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.6%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
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 Couderay’s likely range; Couderay’s figures come from ZIP codes 54828, 54835, 54876, 54817, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Couderay adults…
Couderay runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Couderay is an older town: 25% 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 Couderay as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.2% of Couderay 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.
14 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Couderay
No hospital or community health center in Couderay 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 Couderay; ≈ 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 Couderay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Couderay adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Couderay 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.
Couderay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve | — | — | — | — | |
| Radisson | — | — | — | — | |
| Sand Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Meteor | — | — | — | — | |
| Chief Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Bass Lake | C | 34.2% | 14.7% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| New Post | — | — | — | — | |
| Hayward | C | 34.2% | 14.6% | 17.2% | ZIP 54843 |
Reserve, Radisson, Meteor, Chief Lake and New Post: fewer than 1,000 residents. Sand Lake: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Couderay adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Couderay
Why doesn’t Couderay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Couderay.
What hospital is closest to Couderay?
Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center in Hayward, 18.9 miles in a straight line from Couderay’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 Couderay.
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.