Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Keshena residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Keshena, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Keshena. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Keshena
Smoking is more common in Keshena
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (33.7%), more than twice the Wisconsin rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Keshena
45.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 26.3% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Keshena’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Keshena
45.4% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 12.1% across Wisconsin (4 times the Wisconsin rate). Utility shut-off threats (21.3% vs 5.5%) and no reliable transportation (24.6% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 48.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Keshena’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Keshena adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
48.7% of Keshena adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Keshena adults…
Keshena runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Keshena residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Keshena
No hospital or community health center in Keshena 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 Keshena; ≈ 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 Keshena adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Keshena runs above Wisconsin.
2 in 5 Keshena 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.
Keshena 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legend Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Menominee | — | — | — | — | |
| Wescott | C | 40.7% | 13.1% | 16.9% | ZIP 54166 |
Legend Lake: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Menominee: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Keshena adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Keshena
Why doesn’t Keshena have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Keshena.
What hospital is closest to Keshena?
Thedacare Medical Center - Shawano in Shawano, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Keshena’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 Keshena.
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.