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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Long Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54542. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Long Lake
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Long Lake
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. Cancer is also above the state: 13.6%, vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Long Lake runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Long Lake, and more people treating it
46% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 85% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Long Lake, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Wisconsin 8%), yet 21.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
Long Lake is short on primary care and mental health care
Long Lake’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Long Lake’s likely range; Long Lake’s figures come from ZIP code 54542, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Long Lake adults…
Long Lake runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Long Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Long Lake
No hospital or community health center in Long 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 Long 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.
How Long Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Long Lake does better than Wisconsin.
3 in 10 Long 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.1% of Long Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Long 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fence | — | — | — | — | |
| Florence | C+ | 37.8% | 14.6% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Popple River | — | — | — | — | |
| Tipler | — | — | — | — |
Fence, Popple River and Tipler: 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 Long Lake adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Long Lake
Why doesn’t Long 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 Long Lake.
What hospital is closest to Long Lake?
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics in Iron River, 16.8 miles in a straight line from Long Lake’s 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 Long 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.