Where Newald residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newald, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newald. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newald
Heart disease, cancer and arthritis run high in Newald
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.3%, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Newald runs above Wisconsin on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Newald
The closest emergency room is Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics in Iron River, 25.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Newald, and more people treating it
39.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Newald’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Newald adults…
Newald runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Newald
No hospital or community health center in Newald 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 Newald; ≈ 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 Newald adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Newald adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Newald 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.
10.9% of Newald adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Newald 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 Newald adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Newald
Why doesn’t Newald have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newald.
What hospital is closest to Newald?
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics in Iron River, 25.5 miles in a straight line from Newald’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newald.
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.