Where Little Sturgeon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Little Sturgeon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Little Sturgeon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little Sturgeon
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Little Sturgeon
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.2%, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Little Sturgeon runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Little Sturgeon, and more people treating it
40.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 83.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Little Sturgeon keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.3% vs 77.6%) and dentist visits (71% vs 67.1%). 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 Little Sturgeon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Little Sturgeon adults…
Little Sturgeon runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Little Sturgeon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Little Sturgeon
No hospital or community health center in Little Sturgeon 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 Little Sturgeon; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Little Sturgeon adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Little Sturgeon 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 Little Sturgeon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Little Sturgeon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Little Sturgeon adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Little Sturgeon
Why doesn’t Little Sturgeon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Little Sturgeon.
What hospital is closest to Little Sturgeon?
Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Little Sturgeon’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 Little Sturgeon.
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.