Where St. Lawrence residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for St. Lawrence, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54962, 54977, 54945. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Lawrence
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in St. Lawrence
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.7%, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. In all, St. Lawrence runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in St. Lawrence, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in St. Lawrence
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
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 St. Lawrence’s likely range; St. Lawrence’s figures come from ZIP codes 54962, 54977, 54945, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 St. Lawrence adults…
St. Lawrence runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of St. Lawrence adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Care in and near St. Lawrence
No hospital or community health center in St. Lawrence 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 St. Lawrence; ≈ 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).
How St. Lawrence adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 St. Lawrence 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.
12.5% of St. Lawrence adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
St. Lawrence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waupaca | B− | 37.3% | 12.9% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Scandinavia | C+ | 38% | 13.7% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Little Wolf | C+ | 38.5% | 12.7% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Helvetia | — | — | — | — |
Helvetia: 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 St. Lawrence adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in St. Lawrence
Why doesn’t St. Lawrence have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for St. Lawrence.
What hospital is closest to St. Lawrence?
Thedacare Medical Center-Waupaca in Waupaca, 8.7 miles in a straight line from St. Lawrence’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near St. Lawrence?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Partnership Community Health Center - Waupaca Dental in Waupaca, 8.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. Lawrence.
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.