Where Lynn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lynn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54436, 54420. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lynn
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lynn
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), 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: 4.4%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Lynn runs above Wisconsin on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lynn
57.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 17.7% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lynn
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.7%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. No reliable transportation (9% vs 6.7%) and utility shut-off threats (7.3% vs 5.5%) are higher too. 20.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Lynn’s likely range; Lynn’s figures come from ZIP codes 54436, 54420, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lynn adults…
Lynn runs above WI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lynn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.1% of Lynn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Care in and near Lynn
No hospital or community health center in Lynn 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 Lynn; ≈ 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 Lynn adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lynn runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Lynn 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.
Lynn 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lynn adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lynn
Why doesn’t Lynn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lynn.
What hospital is closest to Lynn?
Marshfield Medical Center - Neillsville in Neillsville, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Lynn’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 Lynn.
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.