Where Minong residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Minong, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Minong. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Minong
COPD and heart disease run high in Minong
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Minong runs above Wisconsin on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Minong
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Minong has a community health center but no hospital
Lakes Community Health Center, Inc the is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Spooner Health System in Spooner, 16.2 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Minong’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Minong adults…
Minong runs above WI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Minong is an older town: 26% 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 Minong as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Minong
1 community health center in Minong, 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 Minong; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Minong adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Minong adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Minong 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.
15.7% of Minong adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Minong and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Minong adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Minong
Why doesn’t Minong have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Minong.
What hospital is closest to Minong?
Spooner Health System in Spooner, 16.2 miles in a straight line from Minong’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Minong?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northlakes - Minong in Minong, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Minong.
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.