On CDC estimates, Edson is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns
Edson trails Wisconsin on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54768, 54727, 54726. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edson
Smoking is more common in Edson
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.9%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Edson
61.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 13.3% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
More Edson adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.2%), vs 26.6% 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 Edson’s likely range; Edson’s figures come from ZIP codes 54768, 54727, 54726, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Edson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edson is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 48% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Edson’s median household income is $81,447; among the 10,688 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Edson adults…
Edson runs above WI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Edson
No hospital or community health center in Edson 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 Edson; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Edson adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Edson 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.
16.4% of Edson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Edson and the towns around it
Edson’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 Edson adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Edson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Edson is better than Wisconsin on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Edson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Edson | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.5%19.1–24 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.4–16.6 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.4–19.1 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.5%37.6–49.4 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.8–13.9 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%31.7–38.5 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%31.2–38.1 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.6%24.9–30.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.5 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.5–9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%7.2–9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%11–15.7 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.9%16.5–21.4 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.2%27.2–35.3 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 20.2%17.3–23.4 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%29.9–40.2 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8–11.1 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%71–77.6 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.3%58–64.5 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%81.5–85.3 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.6–79 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.6%60–68.7 | 69.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%68–80.9 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%21.4–27.8 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.3%27.7–35.1 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.3%19.7–25.3 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.4%12.5–16.7 | 12.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%10–13.2 | 9.7% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%7–8.9 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.4%14.2–18.8 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35%31.2–38.7 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15%13.3–16.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.8–17.2 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.7–5.7 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.4–10.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 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 Edson
Is Edson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edson is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Edson?
CDC estimates 43.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.6% and 49.4%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Edson?
Aspirus Stanley Hospital in Stanley, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Edson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Edson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–11.1%), 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 Edson 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 Edson.
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.