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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Odanah, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54806. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Odanah
Making ends meet is harder in Odanah
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15.1%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. Utility shut-off threats (7.2% vs 5.5%) and no reliable transportation (8.7% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 17.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Odanah
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Odanah runs above Wisconsin on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Odanah
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 13.6% 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 Odanah’s likely range; Odanah’s figures come from ZIP code 54806, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.2% of Odanah adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Odanah adults…
Odanah runs above WI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Odanah
No hospital or community health center in Odanah 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 Odanah; ≈ 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 Odanah adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Odanah adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Odanah runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Odanah 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.
Odanah and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diaperville | — | — | — | — | |
| New Odanah | — | — | — | — |
Diaperville and New Odanah: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Odanah adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Odanah
Why doesn’t Odanah have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Odanah.
What hospital is closest to Odanah?
Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center in Ashland, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Odanah’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Odanah?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northlakes - Ashland East in Ashland, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Odanah.
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.