Where Gull Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gull Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54875. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gull Lake
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Gull Lake
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Gull Lake runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Gull Lake, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Wisconsin 8%), yet 21.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Gull Lake, and more people treating it
41.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 82.5% 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 Gull Lake’s likely range; Gull Lake’s figures come from ZIP code 54875, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Gull Lake adults…
Gull Lake runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gull Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Gull Lake
No hospital or community health center in Gull Lake 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 Gull Lake; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Gull Lake adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Gull Lake 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.
14.8% of Gull Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Gull Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | — | — | — | — | |
| Springbrook | — | — | — | — | |
| Stinnett | — | — | — | — |
Brooklyn, Springbrook and Stinnett: 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 Gull Lake adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gull Lake
Why doesn’t Gull Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gull Lake.
What hospital is closest to Gull Lake?
Spooner Health System in Spooner, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Gull Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gull Lake?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northlakes - Minong in Minong, 5.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gull Lake.
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.