Louis Smith Tainter House · Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Menomonie is healthier than 92%
Menomonie differs from Wisconsin on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Menomonie. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Menomonie
Menomonie is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Menomonie is healthier than 66%. Against the 7,990 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 92%. Health Grade ↓
Menomonie is behind on routine checkups
It trails Wisconsin on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (72% vs 77.6%), dentist visits (58.5% vs 67.1%) and cholesterol checks (75.3% vs 85.9%). Checkups ↓
Getting around is a barrier for more Menomonie adults
1 in 11 adults lack reliable transportation (9.2%), vs 6.7% across Wisconsin. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and cancer are less common in Menomonie
Menomonie runs below Wisconsin on eight chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.4% vs 11.4%), cancer (5.8% vs 8.6%) and arthritis (18.3% vs 26.6%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%). 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 Menomonie’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Menomonie’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Menomonie is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #176 of 357 in Wisconsin. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Menomonie’s median household income is $56,889; among the 7,990 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 92%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Menomonie adults…
Menomonie runs below WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Menomonie 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.
14.4% of Menomonie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Care in and near Menomonie
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Menomonie, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Menomonie; ≈ 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.
24 miles of trails across 25 parks and preserves
How Menomonie adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Menomonie runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Menomonie 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.
Menomonie 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 Menomonie adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Menomonie
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Menomonie is better than Wisconsin on 8 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Menomonie’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Menomonie | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.4%14.2–18.8 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.1–13 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17–21.6 | 15.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%30.4–43.2 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 24.2%21.3–27.1 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 26.7%23.6–29.8 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.3%16.2–20.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.1–2.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.7–11.5 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%10.6–14.4 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26%22–30.1 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 21.8%18.3–25.6 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%29.3–40.9 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.7–9.8 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72%68–75.9 | 77.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.5%54.9–62 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 75.3%72.2–78.3 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.5%66.1–70.8 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%62.5–71.5 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%69.7–83.1 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.8%23.2–30.5 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.5%30.4–40.6 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.5–24.2 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.1%11.6–16.9 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%8.6–12.1 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.1–6.9 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%7.9–10.7 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.4%12.1–17 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.7%27.6–35.9 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.6–11.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.9%14.7–19.2 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.1–10.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Menomonie
Is Menomonie a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Menomonie is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #176 of 357 in Wisconsin. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Menomonie?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 43.2%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Menomonie?
Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar in Menomonie, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Menomonie’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Menomonie have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–9.8%), 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 Menomonie more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Menomonie.
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.