Where Reserve residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Reserve, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Reserve. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Reserve
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in Reserve
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.4%), about twice the Wisconsin rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. COPD is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. In all, Reserve runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and diabetes, stroke and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Reserve
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (26.3%), about twice the Wisconsin rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Reserve
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.9%), more than twice the Wisconsin rate. Utility shut-off threats (12.3% vs 5.5%) and no reliable transportation (14.9% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 27.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Reserve’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Reserve adults…
Reserve runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Reserve is an older town: 36% 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 Reserve as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.3% of Reserve adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Care in and near Reserve
No hospital or community health center in Reserve 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 Reserve; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Reserve adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Reserve adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Reserve runs above Wisconsin.
3 in 10 Reserve 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.
Reserve 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Lake | C | 34.2% | 14.7% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Sand Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Couderay | — | — | — | — | |
| Chief Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| New Post | — | — | — | — | |
| Radisson | — | — | — | — | |
| Hayward | C | 34.2% | 14.6% | 17.2% | ZIP 54843 |
| Couderay | — | — | — | — |
Sand Lake: not graded. Couderay, Chief Lake, New Post, Radisson and Couderay: 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 Reserve adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Reserve
Why doesn’t Reserve have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Reserve.
What hospital is closest to Reserve?
Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center in Hayward, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Reserve’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 Reserve.
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.