Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Rhinelander is healthier than 64%
Rhinelander trails Wisconsin on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rhinelander. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rhinelander
Dental care lags in Rhinelander
57.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 15.6% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Every town around Rhinelander scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Rhinelander’s C, from Pine Lake (B−) to Newbold (B−). Around town ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Rhinelander
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Rhinelander runs above Wisconsin on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Rhinelander is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Rhinelander is healthier than 31%. Against the 6,277 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$64K), 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 Rhinelander’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Rhinelander’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rhinelander is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns, #325 of 357 in Wisconsin. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 42% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Rhinelander’s median household income is $51,421; among the 6,277 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$64K), it’s healthier than 64%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most Wisconsin towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Rhinelander is healthier than 9% of graded towns, against 31% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rhinelander adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Rhinelander and the towns around it
Rhinelander’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinelander | C | 37.2% | 12.7% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Crescent · Pelican · Pine Lake | B− | 36% | 13.1% | 15.3% | ZIP 54501 |
| Newbold | B− | 36.2% | 13.5% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Rhinelander adults…
Rhinelander runs above WI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rhinelander
1 community health center in Rhinelander, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Rhinelander; ≈ 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.
1 mile of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Rhinelander adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rhinelander runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Rhinelander 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.
16.7% of Rhinelander adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rhinelander adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rhinelander
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rhinelander is better than Wisconsin on 0 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Rhinelander’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rhinelander | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.7%18–23.6 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.7–17.6 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.8–20.2 | 15.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.2%31.9–42.9 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11.1–14.5 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.6%32.2–39.1 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.5%31.1–38.1 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29%26.2–31.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%7.2–9.5 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.6%12.8–18.6 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.9%14.4–19.8 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%25.5–34.2 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19%15.9–22.2 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%31.3–41.1 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%7–10.4 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.1%73.8–80.3 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.1%53.6–60.6 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%82–85.9 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%74.3–79.7 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%61.3–69.8 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%69.4–81.8 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%23.1–30.1 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%29.4–38.1 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%17.2–23.4 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%11.8–16.8 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.1%9.3–13 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.7–7.7 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.7%14–19.6 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35%31–39.1 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.5–18.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.3–17.2 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.4–9.4 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.6–11.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Rhinelander
Is Rhinelander a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rhinelander is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #325 of 357 in Wisconsin. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rhinelander?
CDC estimates 37.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 42.9%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rhinelander?
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital in Rhinelander, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Rhinelander’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rhinelander have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–10.4%), 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 Rhinelander more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rhinelander.
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.