Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Red Cedar is healthier than 44%
Red Cedar differs from Wisconsin on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54751, 54739. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Cedar
Against towns with similar incomes, Red Cedar’s lead shrinks
Red Cedar is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, but 44% of the 8,609 towns with similar household incomes ($75K–$125K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Red Cedar
Red Cedar runs below Wisconsin on six chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9.1% vs 11.4%), stroke (2.8% vs 3.4%) and heart disease (5.5% vs 6.6%). Conditions ↓
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 Red Cedar’s likely range; Red Cedar’s figures come from ZIP codes 54751, 54739, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Red Cedar’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Cedar is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 90% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 31%).
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). Red Cedar’s median household income is $100,000; among the 8,609 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$125K), it’s healthier than 44%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Red Cedar adults…
Red Cedar runs below WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Red Cedar
No hospital or community health center in Red Cedar 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 Red Cedar; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
39 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Cedar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Red Cedar adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Red Cedar runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Red Cedar 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.
13% of Red Cedar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Red Cedar and the towns around it
Red Cedar’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cedar | B | 38.6% | 9.1% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Menomonie | B+ | 36.7% | 7.4% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Menomonie | B | 38.2% | 8.9% | 13.4% | ZIP 54751 |
| Elk Mound | B | 40.3% | 10.1% | 14.5% | ZIP 54739 |
| Spring Brook | B | 39.4% | 9.7% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Dunn | B | 38.5% | 9.2% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Red Cedar adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Red Cedar
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Red Cedar is better than Wisconsin on 7 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Red Cedar’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Red Cedar | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%14.7–18.9 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%11–13.7 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.6–19.4 | 15.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.6%32.3–45 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.1%7.9–10.3 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.3%25.1–31.4 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.5%27.2–33.8 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.2%19.8–24.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.2 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–7.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.8–11.5 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%11.8–15.6 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%22.7–30.5 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.6%17.4–24.1 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%29.2–40.4 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6.3–8.9 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.2%70.6–77.8 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.2%58.9–65.5 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.4%78.1–82.6 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.4%70.8–75.8 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.4%63.9–72.5 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%70.5–83.4 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%22.1–29 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%28.1–37.7 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.3%17.2–23.4 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%10.5–14.6 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%8–11.1 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13%11–15.1 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.8%27.1–34.7 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.9–12.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.3–16.7 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.7–7 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Red Cedar
Is Red Cedar a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Cedar is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Red Cedar?
CDC estimates 38.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.3% and 45%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Red Cedar?
Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar in Menomonie, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Red Cedar’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Red Cedar have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–8.9%), 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 Red Cedar more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Red Cedar.
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.