Within Wisconsin, Newbold is healthier than 25% of graded towns
Newbold differs from Wisconsin on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54501, 54539, 54521, 54558. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newbold
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Newbold
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. COPD is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. In all, Newbold runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Newbold, and more people treating it
39.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 81% 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 Newbold’s likely range; Newbold’s figures come from ZIP codes 54501, 54539, 54521, 54558, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Newbold’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newbold is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, #268 of 357 in Wisconsin. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 84% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 29%).
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). Newbold’s median household income is $75,847; among the 10,835 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Where Newbold compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81% (U.S. 76.5%); worried about keeping housing, 8.1% (U.S. 12%); lack reliable transportation, 5.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Out of every 100 Newbold adults…
Newbold runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Newbold 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 Newbold as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newbold adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Newbold
No hospital or community health center in Newbold 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 Newbold; ≈ 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.
15 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Newbold adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Newbold 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.
11.5% of Newbold adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Newbold and the towns around it
Newbold’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 9 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbold | B− | 36.2% | 13.5% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Tomahawk | B− | 35.3% | 14.9% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Pine Lake · Crescent | B− | 36% | 13.1% | 15.3% | ZIP 54501 |
| St. Germain | B− | 37% | 14.3% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Sugar Camp | B− | 36.6% | 13.1% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Rhinelander | C | 37.2% | 12.7% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Woodruff | B− | 35.8% | 14.1% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Cassian | C+ | 36.3% | 15.2% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newbold adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Newbold
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Newbold is better than Wisconsin on 4 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Newbold’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Newbold | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%16.6–21.3 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.3–16.7 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.1–16.5 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%30.9–41.9 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%12–15.4 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.4%35.9–43.1 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%35.4–42.9 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.6%29.6–35.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.5%10.5–12.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.9–9.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11%9–13.2 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%12.5–16.8 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.8%24.1–31.8 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.6–20.4 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%27.4–36.6 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.7–8.1 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%77.1–82.9 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.5%62.3–68.5 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%87.1–89.9 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81%78.3–83.5 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%67.2–75.1 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79%73.1–84.1 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.5–26.7 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.4%26.4–34.4 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.8%16.1–21.6 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.4%8.7–12.2 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.1%6.9–9.5 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.1–6.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.5%9.8–13.4 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.8%29.2–36.7 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14.4–18.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8.1–10.1 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Newbold
Is Newbold a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newbold is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #268 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 54%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Newbold?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 41.9%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Newbold?
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital in Rhinelander, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Newbold’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Newbold have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.1%), 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 Newbold more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newbold.
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.