On CDC estimates, Linwood is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns
Linwood differs from Wisconsin on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54481, 54475. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Linwood
What’s behind Linwood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Linwood is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 92% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Linwood’s median household income is $81,875; among the 10,635 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Linwood adults…
Linwood runs below WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Linwood is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Linwood as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Linwood
No hospital or community health center in Linwood 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 Linwood; ≈ 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.
2.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Linwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Linwood adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Linwood runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Linwood 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.
14.8% of Linwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Linwood and the towns around it
Linwood’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood | B+ | 35.8% | 8.9% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Whiting | A− | 34.9% | 10.9% | 12% | CDC place |
| Plover | A− | 34.9% | 9.1% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Plover | B+ | 35.9% | 10% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Rudolph | C− | 43.3% | 14.1% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
| Carson | B | 37.7% | 11.1% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Stevens Point | B+ | 34.9% | 8.3% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Linwood adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Linwood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Linwood is better than Wisconsin on 7 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Linwood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Linwood | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%15.4–19.5 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.1–20 | 15.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%31–40.7 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27%24.4–29.6 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.3%28.5–34.3 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.1%20–24.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.1%10–12.4 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.5–7.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11%8.9–13.3 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%11.8–15.4 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.6%22.2–29 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.8%17.9–24 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%29–39.3 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.7–9.3 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%72.6–79 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.9%60.4–67.1 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.3%78.3–82.4 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%71.1–75.9 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.1%64.5–73.3 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80%73.1–85.2 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%23.1–29.3 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%28.2–36.7 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.4%16.6–22.5 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%12.1–16.8 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.6–11.9 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.3–7.2 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.8%12.7–17.3 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.5%27.1–33.9 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.2%10–12.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.2–16.8 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.8–9.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Linwood
Is Linwood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Linwood is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 70%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Linwood?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 40.7%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Linwood?
Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital & Clinics in Stevens Point, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Linwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Linwood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–9.3%), 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 Linwood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Linwood.
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.