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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Manitowish Waters, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54545. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manitowish Waters
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Manitowish Waters
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.7%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Arthritis is also above the state: 38.4%, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Manitowish Waters runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 44% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Manitowish Waters, and more people treating it
45% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 85.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Manitowish Waters is short on primary care and mental health care
Manitowish Waters’ 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 ↓
Manitowish Waters keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.8% vs 77.6%) and dentist visits (72.6% 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 Manitowish Waters’ likely range; Manitowish Waters’ figures come from ZIP code 54545, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Manitowish Waters adults…
Manitowish Waters runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Manitowish Waters is an older town: 44% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Manitowish Waters as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Manitowish Waters adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Manitowish Waters
No hospital or community health center in Manitowish Waters 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 Manitowish Waters; ≈ 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.
15 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Manitowish Waters adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Manitowish Waters does better than Wisconsin.
1 in 4 Manitowish Waters 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.
8.8% of Manitowish Waters adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Manitowish Waters 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Junction | B | 36.6% | 14.3% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Winchester | — | — | — | — | |
| Lac du Flambeau | C− | 41.6% | 16.2% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Mercer | C+ | 34.7% | 15.6% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Sherman | — | — | — | — |
Winchester and Sherman: 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 Manitowish Waters adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Manitowish Waters
Why doesn’t Manitowish Waters have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Manitowish Waters.
What hospital is closest to Manitowish Waters?
Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, 17.5 miles in a straight line from Manitowish Waters’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Manitowish Waters?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center Mercer Center in Mercer, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Manitowish Waters.
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.