Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Gresham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gresham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gresham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gresham
Making ends meet is harder in Gresham
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. No reliable transportation (9.1% vs 6.7%) and utility shut-off threats (7.3% vs 5.5%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Gresham
1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Gresham runs above Wisconsin on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Gresham
60.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 14.1% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). 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 Gresham’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.2% of Gresham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Gresham adults…
Gresham runs above WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gresham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Gresham
No hospital or community health center in Gresham 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 Gresham; ≈ 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.
How Gresham adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Gresham 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.
Gresham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herman | — | — | — | — |
Herman: 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 Gresham adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gresham
Why doesn’t Gresham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gresham.
What hospital is closest to Gresham?
Thedacare Medical Center - Shawano in Shawano, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Gresham’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 Gresham.
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.