Where Middle Inlet residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Middle Inlet, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54177, 54114. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Middle Inlet
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Middle Inlet
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. Cancer is also above the state: 11.9%, vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Middle Inlet runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 37% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Middle Inlet, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Middle Inlet
The closest emergency room is Aurora Medical Center Bay Area in Marinette, 21.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More Middle Inlet adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.5%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
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 Middle Inlet’s likely range; Middle Inlet’s figures come from ZIP codes 54177, 54114, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Middle Inlet adults…
Middle Inlet runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Middle Inlet is an older town: 37% 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 Middle Inlet as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Middle Inlet adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Middle Inlet
No hospital or community health center in Middle Inlet 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 Middle Inlet; ≈ 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.
9.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Middle Inlet adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Middle Inlet 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% of Middle Inlet adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Middle Inlet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake | C+ | 38% | 14.7% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Wausaukee | C | 38% | 15.1% | 16.4% | ZIP 54177 |
| Stephenson | C | 38.9% | 16.1% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Wagner | — | — | — | — |
Wagner: 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 Middle Inlet adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Middle Inlet
Why doesn’t Middle Inlet have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Middle Inlet.
What hospital is closest to Middle Inlet?
Aurora Medical Center Bay Area in Marinette, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Middle Inlet’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Middle Inlet.
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.