Photo: Awkwafaba · CC BY-SA 3.0Where North Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Lake
Binge drinking is the habit North Lake doesn’t win on
22.1% of adults binge drink, vs 19% across Wisconsin, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
North Lake is an active town
Only 20.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Fewer North Lake adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 15 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Lake’s likely range.
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
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.2% of North Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 North Lake adults…
North Lake runs below WI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near North Lake
No hospital or community health center in North Lake 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 Lake; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How North Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, North Lake does better than Wisconsin.
3 in 10 North Lake 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.
North Lake 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 North Lake adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Lake
Why doesn’t North Lake 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 Lake.
What hospital is closest to North Lake?
Aurora Medical Center - Summit in Summit, 6.8 miles in a straight line from North Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Lake.
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.