Photo: fafinney · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Frederic is healthier than 83%
Frederic differs from Wisconsin on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Frederic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Frederic
Heart disease, stroke and arthritis run high in Frederic
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.6%, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Frederic runs above Wisconsin on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Frederic, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Frederic is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Frederic is healthier than 48%. Against the 6,728 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 83%. 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 Frederic’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Frederic’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frederic is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 78% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Frederic’s median household income is $52,800; among the 6,728 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 83%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Frederic compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.1% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Frederic adults…
Frederic runs above WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Frederic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Frederic
No hospital or community health center in Frederic 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 Frederic; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Frederic adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Frederic 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.
12.9% of Frederic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Frederic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederic | B− | 36% | 13.4% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| West Sweden | — | — | — | — | |
| Luck | — | — | — | — |
West Sweden and Luck: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Frederic adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Frederic
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Frederic is better than Wisconsin on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Frederic’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Frederic | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.5%16.5–22.7 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.4–16.3 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.2–17.3 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36%29.5–42.5 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.4–15.4 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%33.5–41.6 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%35.1–43.2 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.6%29.1–36 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.9%6.5–9.3 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.6–4.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.8%10.4–15.5 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%11.8–17.4 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%25–34.6 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.5–20.6 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.9%24–34.3 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6–9.8 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.3–81.9 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.3%59.9–66.6 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.1–89.1 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.1%78.3–83.6 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.9%65.3–74.3 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.6%74.4–85.8 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.3–25.9 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30%25.5–34.8 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.9%15.9–22.4 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12%9.5–14.7 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%7.3–10.9 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.5–6.4 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.6–7.8 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.9%10.2–15.8 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.1%29.6–38.6 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%14.2–19.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.4–15.5 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8–10.5 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.6–6.2 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.7–10.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.6–4.8 | 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 Frederic
Is Frederic a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frederic is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− 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 Frederic?
CDC estimates 36% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 42.5%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Frederic?
Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Frederic’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Frederic have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–9.8%), 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 Frederic more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Frederic.
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.