Where Jacksonport residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jacksonport, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54209, 54235, 54202. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jacksonport
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Jacksonport
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.8%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.4%, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Jacksonport runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Jacksonport, and more people treating it
39.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 83.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Jacksonport keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.3% vs 77.6%) and dentist visits (71.8% vs 67.1%). 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 Jacksonport’s likely range; Jacksonport’s figures come from ZIP codes 54209, 54235, 54202, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Jacksonport adults…
Jacksonport runs above WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Jacksonport is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Jacksonport as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jacksonport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Jacksonport
No hospital or community health center in Jacksonport 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 Jacksonport; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Jacksonport adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Jacksonport does better than Wisconsin.
1 in 4 Jacksonport 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.
8.3% of Jacksonport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Jacksonport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg Harbor | B+ | 36.1% | 13.5% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Baileys Harbor | B+ | 35.2% | 12.5% | 10.3% | ZIP 54202 |
| Sevastopol | B | 37.5% | 12.7% | 13% | ZIP 54235 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jacksonport adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jacksonport
Why doesn’t Jacksonport have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jacksonport.
What hospital is closest to Jacksonport?
Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay, 16.0 miles in a straight line from Jacksonport’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 Jacksonport.
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.