Where Somo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Somo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54564. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Somo
Heart disease, cancer and arthritis run high in Somo
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.6%, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Somo runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Somo, and more people treating it
41.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Somo adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults 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 Somo’s likely range; Somo’s figures come from ZIP code 54564, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Somo adults…
Somo runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Somo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.2% of Somo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Care in and near Somo
No hospital or community health center in Somo 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 Somo; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Somo adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Somo does better than Wisconsin.
3 in 10 Somo 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.
Somo 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 Somo adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Somo
Why doesn’t Somo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Somo.
What hospital is closest to Somo?
Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital in Tomahawk, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Somo’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 Somo.
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.