Where New Post residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Post, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Post. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Post
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in New Post
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.1%), about twice the Wisconsin rate. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), about twice the Wisconsin rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 22.7%, vs 11.4% across Wisconsin. In all, New Post runs above Wisconsin on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and stroke, COPD and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in New Post
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.9%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
More New Post adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.2%), 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 New Post’s likely range.
Out of every 100 New Post adults…
New Post runs above WI on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
New Post is an older town: 31% 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 New Post as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near New Post
No hospital or community health center in New Post 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 New Post; ≈ 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 New Post adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How New Post adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 New Post 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.
27.4% of New Post adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
New Post 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 New Post adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Post
Why doesn’t New Post have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Post.
What hospital is closest to New Post?
Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center in Hayward, 11.7 miles in a straight line from New Post’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 New Post.
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.