Where Saxon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Saxon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54559. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Saxon
Making ends meet is harder in Saxon
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.6%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. Utility shut-off threats (8.1% vs 5.5%) and no reliable transportation (9.6% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 17% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
In Saxon, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Wisconsin 8%), yet 21.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in Saxon
1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.7%), vs 11.4% across Wisconsin. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. COPD is also above the state: 8%, vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. In all, Saxon runs above Wisconsin on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and diabetes, stroke and COPD are more common later in life. 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 Saxon’s likely range; Saxon’s figures come from ZIP code 54559, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17% of Saxon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Keeping up with care
Share of Saxon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Saxon adults…
Saxon runs above WI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Saxon is an older town: 31% 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 Saxon as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Saxon
No hospital or community health center in Saxon 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 Saxon; ≈ 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.
23 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Saxon adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Saxon 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.
Saxon 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Saxon adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Saxon
Why doesn’t Saxon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Saxon.
What hospital is closest to Saxon?
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, 15.0 miles in a straight line from Saxon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Saxon.
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.