Where Lake Wazeecha residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Wazeecha, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Wazeecha. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Wazeecha
Lake Wazeecha keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.5% vs 67.1%) and cholesterol checks (89.5% vs 85.9%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Lake Wazeecha
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Lake Wazeecha adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults 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 Lake Wazeecha’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Wazeecha 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.
7.8% of Lake Wazeecha adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Lake Wazeecha adults…
Lake Wazeecha runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Lake Wazeecha is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lake Wazeecha as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Lake Wazeecha
No hospital or community health center in Lake Wazeecha 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 Lake Wazeecha; ≈ 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lake Wazeecha adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lake Wazeecha does better than Wisconsin.
1 in 4 Lake Wazeecha 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.
Lake Wazeecha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | B− | 38.8% | 12.2% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Grand Rapids | B− | 39.3% | 12.6% | 14.7% | ZIP 54494 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Wazeecha adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Wazeecha
Why doesn’t Lake Wazeecha have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lake Wazeecha.
What hospital is closest to Lake Wazeecha?
Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics in Wisconsin Rapids, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Lake Wazeecha’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lake Wazeecha?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center - Wisconsin Rapids Alcohol & Drug Recovery Center in Wisconsin Rapids, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Wazeecha.
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.