Where Dupont residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dupont, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54950, 54486. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dupont
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Dupont
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Dupont runs above Wisconsin on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Dupont
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Dupont, and more people treating it
36.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. 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 Dupont’s likely range; Dupont’s figures come from ZIP codes 54950, 54486, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dupont adults…
Dupont runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dupont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Dupont
No hospital or community health center in Dupont 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 Dupont; ≈ 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).
How Dupont adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Dupont 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.
13.4% of Dupont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Dupont 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 Dupont adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dupont
Why doesn’t Dupont have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dupont.
What hospital is closest to Dupont?
Thedacare Medical Center - Shawano in Shawano, 17.9 miles in a straight line from Dupont’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 Dupont.
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.