Where Kennan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kennan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kennan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kennan
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Kennan
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Kennan runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Kennan
57.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 14.4% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
More Kennan adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.1%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
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 Kennan’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kennan adults…
Kennan runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kennan 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Kennan
No hospital or community health center in Kennan 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 Kennan; ≈ 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).
How Kennan adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Kennan 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.
15.5% of Kennan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Kennan and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kennan adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kennan
Why doesn’t Kennan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kennan.
What hospital is closest to Kennan?
Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith in Ladysmith, 25.8 miles in a straight line from Kennan’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 Kennan.
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.