Where Legend Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Legend Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Legend Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Legend Lake
Making ends meet is harder in Legend Lake
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (15.6%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. No reliable transportation (9% vs 6.7%) and utility shut-off threats (7% vs 5.5%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, stroke and heart disease run high in Legend Lake
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.6%), vs 11.4% across Wisconsin. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Legend Lake runs above Wisconsin on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Legend Lake’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.4% of Legend Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Legend Lake adults…
Legend Lake runs above WI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Legend Lake
No hospital or community health center in Legend 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 Legend 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Legend Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Legend Lake adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Legend 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.
Legend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keshena | — | — | — | — | |
| Menominee | — | — | — | — | |
| Underhill | — | — | — | — | |
| Wescott | C | 40.7% | 13.1% | 16.9% | ZIP 54166 |
Keshena: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Menominee: no CDC estimate of its own. Underhill: 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 Legend Lake adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Legend Lake
Why doesn’t Legend 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 Legend Lake.
What hospital is closest to Legend Lake?
Thedacare Medical Center - Shawano in Shawano, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Legend Lake’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 Legend 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.