Where Presque Isle residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Presque Isle, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54557, 54512, 54545, 54540. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Presque Isle
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Presque Isle
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15.3%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Arthritis is also above the state: 39%, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Presque Isle runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 48% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Presque Isle, and more people treating it
46.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 86.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Presque Isle
The closest emergency room is Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, 21.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Presque Isle is short on primary care and mental health care
Presque Isle’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Presque Isle keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.4% vs 77.6%) and dentist visits (74.5% vs 67.1%). 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 Presque Isle’s likely range; Presque Isle’s figures come from ZIP codes 54557, 54512, 54545, 54540, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Presque Isle adults…
Presque Isle runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Presque Isle is an older town: 48% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Presque Isle as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Presque Isle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Presque Isle
No hospital or community health center in Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle; ≈ 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.
36 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Presque Isle adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Presque Isle does better than Wisconsin.
1 in 4 Presque Isle 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.
7.9% of Presque Isle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Presque Isle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | — | — | — | — | |
| Boulder Junction | B | 36.6% | 14.3% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Land O'Lakes | — | — | — | — |
Winchester and Land O'Lakes: 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 Presque Isle adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Presque Isle
Why doesn’t Presque Isle have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Presque Isle.
What hospital is closest to Presque Isle?
Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, 21.3 miles in a straight line from Presque Isle’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 Presque Isle.
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.