Where North Bay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Bay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Bay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Bay
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in North Bay
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.8%, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. In all, North Bay runs above Wisconsin on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in North Bay, and more people treating it
40.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
North Bay adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (23.6% vs 30.6%), frequent mental distress (11.9% vs 15.5%) and lack of emotional support (16.7% vs 20.2%) all run below Wisconsin. Mind & connection ↓
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 North Bay’s likely range.
Out of every 100 North Bay adults…
North Bay runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Bay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How North Bay adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, North Bay does better than Wisconsin.
1 in 4 North Bay 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.
Care in and near North Bay
No hospital or community health center in North Bay 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 North Bay; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8% of North Bay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
North Bay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | C− | 46.2% | 13.9% | 17.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Bay adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Bay
Why doesn’t North Bay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for North Bay.
What hospital is closest to North Bay?
Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, 3.1 miles in a straight line from North Bay’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near North Bay?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Racine Community Health Center in Mount Pleasant, 3.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Bay.
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.