Where Lewis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lewis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lewis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lewis
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Lewis
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. COPD is also above the state: 9%, vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. In all, Lewis runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lewis, and more people treating it
42.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 83.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Lewis’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Lewis adults…
Lewis runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lewis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Lewis
No hospital or community health center in Lewis 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 Lewis; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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.
How Lewis adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 4 Lewis 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.
11.2% of Lewis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Lewis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Sweden | — | — | — | — | |
| Clam Falls | — | — | — | — | |
| Siren | C− | 40% | 15.2% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Daniels | — | — | — | — |
West Sweden, Clam Falls and Daniels: 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 Lewis adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lewis
Why doesn’t Lewis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lewis.
What hospital is closest to Lewis?
Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Lewis’ 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 Lewis.
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.