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Health in Radisson · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Radisson residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Radisson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Radisson. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Radisson

COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Radisson

1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Radisson runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

In Radisson, insurance isn’t the gap

Only 7.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Wisconsin 8%), yet 23.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.8% across the state. Checkups ↓

Smoking is more common in Radisson

1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.5%), 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 Radisson’s likely range.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Radisson adults…

Radisson runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

10 of every 100 Radisson adults have COPD
Wisconsin: 7 in 100 · worse · likely 8–11.6%
Better than WIWorseAbout the sameWisconsin
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Radisson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.

79%Yearly checkupWI 78%
62%Dentist visitWI 67%
86%Cholesterol checkWI 86%
65%Colon screeningWI 69%
76%MammogramWI 80%
80%Taking BP medsWI 78%
1 in 13
working-age adults has no health insurance
Radisson 7.8% · Wisconsin 1 in 13 (8%)
Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin

Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.

Get no exercise 32.3%WI 26.6%
Sleep under 7 hours 35.6%WI 32.6%
Binge drink 17.1%WI 19%
Smoke cigarettes 19.5%WI 13.6%
0%10%20%30%40%
Radisson, betterRadisson, worseAbout the sameWisconsin
Where Radisson gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Getting care

Care in and near Radisson

No hospital or community health center in Radisson itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERTamarack Health Hayward Medical CenterHayward · 20.9 miDirections →
+Low-cost careLakes Community Health Center, Inc theHayward · 20.9 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
20.9 mi
Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center
Hayward · ★★★★★
ERRural critical access
20.9 mi
Lakes Community Health Center, Inc the
4 sites · nearest in Hayward
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
21.6 mi
Family Health Center of Marshfield
4 sites · nearest in Ladysmith
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
22.2 mi
Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith
Ladysmith · not rated
ERRural critical access
31.8 mi
Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake
Rice Lake · ★★★★★
ER
34.2 mi
Indianhead Medical Center
Shell Lake · not rated
ERRural critical access
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Radisson itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Radisson itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Radisson itself

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 Radisson; ≈ 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).

Mind & connection

How Radisson adults are doing

About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.

3 in 10Radisson adults feel lonely
29.4% · WI 30.6% · About the same as WI
1 in 5Radisson adults lack social or emotional support
20.6% · WI 20.2% · About the same as WI
1 in 4Radisson adults have been diagnosed with depression
25% · WI 23.2% · About the same as WI
1 in 6Radisson adults are in frequent mental distress
16.8% · WI 15.5% · About the same as WI
The one neighbors can help with

3 in 10 Radisson adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 7
Radisson adults worry about having enough food
14.7% · WI 12.1%
About the same as WI
1 in 9
Radisson adults worry about keeping their housing
10.8% · WI 9.7%
About the same as WI
1 in 15
Radisson adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
6.6% · WI 5.5%
About the same as WI
1 in 12
Radisson adults lack reliable transportation
8.1% · WI 6.7%
About the same as WI

17% of Radisson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.

Around town

Radisson and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

36.3%

of Radisson adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs18.7%
Thinking or memory15%
Hearing9%
Errands alone10.2%
Vision6%
Dressing or bathing5%
Wisconsin

Questions about health in Radisson

Why doesn’t Radisson have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Radisson.

What hospital is closest to Radisson?

Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center in Hayward, 20.9 miles in a straight line from Radisson’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 Radisson.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.