Green Bay Road Bridge · Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Manitowoc Rapids is healthier than 25%
Manitowoc Rapids trails Wisconsin on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54220, 54230, 54247. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manitowoc Rapids
Manitowoc Rapids trails towns with similar incomes
Manitowoc Rapids is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, and only 25% of the 9,416 towns with similar household incomes ($71K–$118K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
More Manitowoc Rapids adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Manitowoc Rapids
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
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 Manitowoc Rapids’ likely range; Manitowoc Rapids’ figures come from ZIP codes 54220, 54230, 54247, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Manitowoc Rapids’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manitowoc Rapids is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 77% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Manitowoc Rapids’ median household income is $94,107; among the 9,416 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 25%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
3.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Manitowoc Rapids adults…
Manitowoc Rapids runs above WI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Manitowoc Rapids is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, COPD and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Manitowoc Rapids as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Manitowoc Rapids
No hospital or community health center in Manitowoc Rapids 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 Manitowoc Rapids; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Manitowoc Rapids adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Manitowoc Rapids adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Manitowoc Rapids 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.
13.4% of Manitowoc Rapids adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Manitowoc Rapids and the towns around it
Manitowoc Rapids’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc Rapids | C+ | 39.5% | 12.1% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Manitowoc | C+ | 39.5% | 12.2% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Kossuth | B− | 39.4% | 11.9% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Cato | B− | 39.8% | 11.5% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Newton | B− | 39.4% | 12.1% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Manitowoc Rapids adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Manitowoc Rapids
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Manitowoc Rapids is better than Wisconsin on 0 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Manitowoc Rapids’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Manitowoc Rapids | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%16.9–21.6 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.7–15.9 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.6–17.1 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%33.5–45.6 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.7%33.1–40.3 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%32.1–39.5 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.5%26.6–32.5 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.1 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.8%7–8.7 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%10.1–14.9 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.4%13.4–17.7 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31%27–35.2 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%16–22.2 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%29.4–40.5 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7.4–9.9 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.9–81.2 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.1%62.7–69.3 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.3–87.5 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.3–80.7 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.5%64–72.8 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.3%72.9–84.8 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%19–25.2 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.9%25.7–34.4 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.6%16.8–22.7 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%10.8–14.5 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%8.2–11 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%6–7.7 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.4%11.7–15.3 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.4%26.8–34.1 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%13.4–17.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%12–15 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.5–5.5 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Manitowoc Rapids
Is Manitowoc Rapids a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manitowoc Rapids is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Manitowoc Rapids?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 45.6%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Manitowoc Rapids?
Holy Family Memorial in Manitowoc, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Manitowoc Rapids’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Manitowoc Rapids have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–9.9%), 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 Manitowoc Rapids more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Manitowoc Rapids.
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.