Photo: Arnmhs · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Wisconsin, Menasha is healthier than 15% of graded towns
Menasha differs from Wisconsin on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Menasha. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Menasha
Every town around Menasha scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Menasha’s C+, from Neenah (B) to Harrison (A). Around town ↓
Menasha is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Menasha is healthier than 41%. Against the 9,877 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 57%. Health Grade ↓
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 Menasha’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Menasha’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Menasha is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns, #302 of 357 in Wisconsin. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 61% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Menasha’s median household income is $64,698; among the 9,877 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 57%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Menasha and the towns around it
Menasha’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menasha | C+ | 41.3% | 11.7% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Fox Crossing | B | 39.7% | 11% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Harrison | A | 32.3% | 8.4% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Appleton | B+ | 36.3% | 10% | 13% | CDC place |
| Neenah | B | 40.6% | 11% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Harrison | — | — | — | — |
Harrison: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Menasha adults…
Menasha runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Menasha
No hospital or community health center in Menasha 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 Menasha; ≈ 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.
4.2 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Menasha adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Menasha adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Menasha 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.
15.3% of Menasha adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Menasha adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Menasha
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Menasha is better than Wisconsin on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Menasha’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Menasha | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%17.3–21.4 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12.2–15 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.3–18.7 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.3%36.8–46 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.5–13.1 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%29.8–35.4 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%30.8–36.6 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.2%24.9–29.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.2–12.5 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.3–8.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.8–6.9 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%6.3–7.8 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.4%10.2–14.8 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.1%14.2–18.2 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30%26.7–33.5 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 21%18.4–23.8 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.3%29.1–37.7 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%8.1–10.7 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%74.5–80 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.9%61.9–67.8 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%82.4–85.7 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.9–78.8 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.2%65.6–72.6 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.3%75.2–84.9 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%21.5–27 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.8%26.2–33.4 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%18.2–23.5 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.8%11.9–15.7 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.6%10.1–13.1 | 9.7% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.3%13.3–17.2 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.4%27.4–33.6 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%12.6–15.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%13.1–16 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 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 Menasha
Is Menasha a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Menasha is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #302 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 57%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Menasha?
CDC estimates 41.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.8% and 46%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Menasha?
Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus in Appleton, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Menasha’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Menasha have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–10.7%), 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 Menasha 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 Menasha.
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.