Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Crivitz is healthier than 56%
Crivitz differs from Wisconsin on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Crivitz. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crivitz
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Crivitz
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Crivitz runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Crivitz adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.1%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Crivitz
The closest emergency room is Aurora Medical Center Bay Area in Marinette, 21 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Crivitz, and more people treating it
37.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Crivitz is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Crivitz is healthier than 30%. Against the 7,487 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 56%. Health Grade ↓
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 Crivitz’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Crivitz’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Crivitz is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 63% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 15%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Crivitz’s median household income is $55,250; among the 7,487 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 56%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Crivitz compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.1% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Crivitz adults…
Crivitz runs above WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Crivitz is an older town: 28% 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 Crivitz as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
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Care in and near Crivitz
No hospital or community health center in Crivitz 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 Crivitz; ≈ 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 Crivitz adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Crivitz adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Crivitz 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.
15.8% of Crivitz adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Crivitz and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crivitz | C | 37.6% | 13.8% | 16.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Crivitz adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Crivitz
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Crivitz is better than Wisconsin on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Crivitz’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Crivitz | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.7%18.3–25.7 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.5–18.1 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.2–18.4 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.6%31–44.6 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.8%11.9–16 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%33.8–41.8 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%33.7–41.8 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.3%28.9–35.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–12.9 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.7–12 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8–10.6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.2%7.5–10.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4–5.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12%9.6–14.7 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%13.3–19.4 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32.1%26.7–37.7 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.5–20.7 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32%26.2–38.3 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%6.9–11.5 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.2–81.9 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.9%57.3–64.5 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.3–87.7 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.1%78.4–83.5 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.4%66.7–75.8 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%71.7–84.5 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%20.7–27.9 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30%25.4–35.2 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%17–24.1 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.1%11.1–17.4 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%8.3–12.3 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.1–7.2 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.5–9.1 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.8%12.5–19.5 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.4%32.3–42.4 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%15.3–21.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%12.9–17.5 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.1%8.7–11.5 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%4.9–7 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%8.6–12.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%3.9–5.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Wisconsin figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Crivitz
Is Crivitz a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Crivitz is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Crivitz?
CDC estimates 37.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 44.6%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Crivitz?
Aurora Medical Center Bay Area in Marinette, 21.0 miles in a straight line from Crivitz’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Crivitz have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–11.5%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Crivitz more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Crivitz.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.