Peshtigo Fire Cemetery · Photo: self · CC BY-SA 2.5Within Wisconsin, Peshtigo is healthier than 23% of graded towns
Peshtigo differs from Wisconsin on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Peshtigo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Peshtigo
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Peshtigo
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. COPD is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. In all, Peshtigo runs above Wisconsin on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Peshtigo is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Peshtigo is healthier than 48%. Against the 10,195 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 64%. Health Grade ↓
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 Peshtigo’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Peshtigo’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Peshtigo is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns, #274 of 357 in Wisconsin. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 75% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 25%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Peshtigo’s median household income is $66,990; among the 10,195 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 64%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Peshtigo compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Peshtigo adults…
Peshtigo runs above WI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Peshtigo
No hospital or community health center in Peshtigo 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 Peshtigo; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Peshtigo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Peshtigo adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Peshtigo adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.8% of Peshtigo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Peshtigo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peshtigo | B− | 36.1% | 12.7% | 14.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Peshtigo adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Peshtigo
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Peshtigo is better than Wisconsin on 1 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Peshtigo’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Peshtigo | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%15.9–23.1 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.3–16.9 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.6–17.8 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%29.5–43 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%10.8–14.9 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.4%32.5–40.4 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%33.2–41.3 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.2%27.8–34.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.7–12.5 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.7–12.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.2–9.8 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%6.6–9.8 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.5–4.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.1–16.8 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%12–17.9 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.6%24.5–35.2 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%14.7–21.1 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%26–38.2 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%5.8–9.9 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.4–82.2 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.8%58.1–65.4 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.4–88.7 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.9%78.1–83.4 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.6%63.5–73.2 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%67.4–81.9 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.1–27.3 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.4%25–34.2 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.6%16.5–23.2 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.7%9.1–15 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7.2–10.8 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.3–6.2 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.4–7.9 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.8%9.9–16.2 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.6%29.8–39.7 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.5%13.5–19.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%11.7–16.2 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8–10.7 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.2–6 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%7.6–10.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.3–4.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Wisconsin figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Peshtigo
Is Peshtigo a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Peshtigo is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #274 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 64%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Peshtigo?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 43%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Peshtigo?
Aurora Medical Center Bay Area in Marinette, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Peshtigo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Peshtigo have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–9.9%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Peshtigo more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Peshtigo.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.