Owen High School · Photo: Jeff the quiet · CC0Where Owen residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Owen, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Owen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Owen
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Owen
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Owen runs above Wisconsin on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Owen
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.5%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. No reliable transportation (8.5% vs 6.7%) and housing insecurity (12% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 17.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Owen
58% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 15.1% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). 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 Owen’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Owen adults…
Owen runs above WI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.5% of Owen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Keeping up with care
Share of Owen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Owen
No hospital or community health center in Owen 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 Owen; ≈ 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.
How Owen adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Owen 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.
Owen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoard | — | — | — | — | |
| Longwood | — | — | — | — | |
| Green Grove | — | — | — | — | |
| Hixon | — | — | — | — |
Hoard, Longwood, Green Grove and Hixon: 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 Owen adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Owen
Why doesn’t Owen have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Owen.
What hospital is closest to Owen?
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics in Medford, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Owen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Owen.
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.