Where Ojibwa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ojibwa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54862, 54896. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ojibwa
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ojibwa
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Ojibwa runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Ojibwa, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Wisconsin 8%), yet 24.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Ojibwa, and more people treating it
43.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 82.9% 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 Ojibwa’s likely range; Ojibwa’s figures come from ZIP codes 54862, 54896, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ojibwa adults…
Ojibwa runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ojibwa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Ojibwa
No hospital or community health center in Ojibwa 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 Ojibwa; ≈ 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.
7.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Ojibwa adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 4 Ojibwa 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.
15% of Ojibwa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Ojibwa 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 Ojibwa adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ojibwa
Why doesn’t Ojibwa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ojibwa.
What hospital is closest to Ojibwa?
Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center in Hayward, 16.8 miles in a straight line from Ojibwa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ojibwa.
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.