Pelican Lake Hotel · Photo: Tgkrause · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Schoepke residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Schoepke, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54463, 54428. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Schoepke
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Schoepke
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. COPD is also above the state: 9%, vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. In all, Schoepke runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 42% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Schoepke, and more people treating it
43.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Schoepke keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.4% vs 77.6%) and dentist visits (70.6% vs 67.1%). Checkups ↓
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 Schoepke’s likely range; Schoepke’s figures come from ZIP codes 54463, 54428, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Schoepke adults…
Schoepke runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Schoepke is an older town: 42% 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 Schoepke as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Schoepke adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Schoepke
No hospital or community health center in Schoepke 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 Schoepke; ≈ 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.
20 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Schoepke adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Schoepke does better than Wisconsin.
3 in 10 Schoepke 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.
9.9% of Schoepke adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Schoepke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | — | — | — | — | |
| Monico | — | — | — | — | |
| Nashville | C− | 41.7% | 16.3% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Elcho | C | 36.3% | 15.6% | 16% | ZIP codes |
Enterprise and Monico: 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 Schoepke adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Schoepke
Why doesn’t Schoepke have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Schoepke.
What hospital is closest to Schoepke?
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital in Rhinelander, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Schoepke’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Schoepke.
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.