On CDC estimates, Lemonweir is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Lemonweir trails Wisconsin on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53948, 53944, 53950. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lemonweir
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lemonweir
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Lemonweir runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lemonweir
60.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 15% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Lemonweir
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.7%), vs 13.6% 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 Lemonweir’s likely range; Lemonweir’s figures come from ZIP codes 53948, 53944, 53950, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Lemonweir’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lemonweir is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 51% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 8%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Lemonweir’s median household income is $75,750; among the 10,847 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 7%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Lemonweir adults…
Lemonweir runs above WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lemonweir 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.
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Care in and near Lemonweir
No hospital or community health center in Lemonweir 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 Lemonweir; ≈ 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 Lemonweir adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Lemonweir 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.
18.6% of Lemonweir adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Lemonweir and the towns around it
Lemonweir’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemonweir | D | 42.8% | 14.5% | 19.7% | ZIP codes |
| Mauston | D | 43.4% | 14.3% | 20.5% | CDC place |
| Marion | — | — | — | — | |
| Lindina | — | — | — | — | |
| Kildare | — | — | — | — | |
| Lisbon | — | — | — | — | |
| Seven Mile Creek | — | — | — | — | |
| Germantown | C− | 42.6% | 14.4% | 19% | ZIP codes |
Marion, Lindina, Kildare, Lisbon and Seven Mile Creek: 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 Lemonweir adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lemonweir
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lemonweir is better than Wisconsin on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Lemonweir’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lemonweir | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.5%20.6–26.5 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.6–18.5 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.2–19 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.8%35.7–50.1 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.7–16.4 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.8%35.7–43.9 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%33.7–41.9 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.1%27.8–34.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.6–10.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.9–9.8 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.6%8.5–10.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15%12.4–18.1 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.7%17–22.5 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.2%28.5–37.9 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15.3–21.5 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.3%27.4–39.5 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%7.7–11.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.9–80.6 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.2%56.7–63.7 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%82.9–86.8 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76.9–82 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%58.7–68.5 | 69.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%69–82.6 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%21.6–28.6 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%26–35.6 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.4–25.1 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.7%13.1–18.5 | 12.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%9.7–13.5 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6–8.3 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.2–9.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.6%15.7–21.5 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36%31.9–40.4 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.1%15.9–20.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.7–17.5 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8.1–10 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%9.3–11.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.5–5.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Wisconsin figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Lemonweir
Is Lemonweir a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lemonweir is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 7%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lemonweir?
CDC estimates 42.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.7% and 50.1%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lemonweir?
Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Lemonweir’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lemonweir have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–11.2%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Lemonweir more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lemonweir.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.