Where Freedom residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Freedom, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54566. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Freedom
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Freedom
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Freedom runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Freedom
The closest emergency room is Langlade Hospital in Antigo, 28.6 miles away in a straight line. And 9.1% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 6.7% across Wisconsin. For everyday care, Lakes Community Health Center, Inc the is closer (14.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Freedom
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.9%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. Utility shut-off threats (7.6% vs 5.5%) and no reliable transportation (9.1% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 19.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Freedom, and more people treating it
42.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 82.2% 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 Freedom’s likely range; Freedom’s figures come from ZIP code 54566, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Freedom adults…
Freedom runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Freedom is an older town: 33% 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 Freedom as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Freedom
No hospital or community health center in Freedom 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 Freedom; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.1% of Freedom adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Keeping up with care
Share of Freedom adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
How Freedom adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Freedom 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.
Freedom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf River | — | — | — | — | |
| Nashville | C− | 41.7% | 16.3% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Wabeno | D | 42.6% | 16.7% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| Laona | D | 42.2% | 15.7% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Townsend | C | 42.2% | 17.1% | 14.6% | ZIP 54175 |
Wolf River: 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 Freedom adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Freedom
Why doesn’t Freedom have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Freedom.
What hospital is closest to Freedom?
Langlade Hospital in Antigo, 28.6 miles in a straight line from Freedom’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Freedom.
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.