Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Wabeno is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Wabeno differs from Wisconsin on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54566, 54541, 54125. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wabeno
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wabeno
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Wabeno runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 35 miles from Wabeno
The closest emergency room is Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain, 34.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Lakes Community Health Center, Inc the is closer (9.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Wabeno adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.5%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. There are 116 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Wabeno, and more people treating it
42.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. 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 Wabeno’s likely range; Wabeno’s figures come from ZIP codes 54566, 54541, 54125, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Wabeno’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wabeno is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 56% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Wabeno’s median household income is $61,477; among the 9,292 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Wabeno compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Wabeno adults…
Wabeno runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wabeno
No hospital or community health center in Wabeno 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 Wabeno; ≈ 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.
116 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Wabeno adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Wabeno adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Wabeno 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.
18.3% of Wabeno adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Wabeno and the towns around it
Wabeno’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabeno | D | 42.6% | 16.7% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| Silver Cliff | — | — | — | — | |
| Blackwell | — | — | — | — | |
| Freedom | — | — | — | — | |
| Laona | D | 42.2% | 15.7% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Townsend | C | 42.2% | 17.1% | 14.6% | ZIP 54175 |
| Lakewood | — | — | — | — |
Silver Cliff, Blackwell, Freedom and Lakewood: 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 Wabeno adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wabeno
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wabeno is better than Wisconsin on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Wabeno’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wabeno | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.7%21.6–28.1 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.4–19.7 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.9–18.8 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.6%35–50.1 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.7%14.5–19 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.8%38.6–47.1 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%36.9–45.7 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.3%31.6–39 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.2 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%10–12.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.4%9.3–11.5 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.7%9.3–12.1 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%10.8–16.3 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.3%16.7–22.3 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.5%29.5–39.7 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.2–19.1 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%28–41 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7.1–10.3 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.1–82.6 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.7%56.9–64.4 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%85–88.3 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.4%79.7–84.7 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.1%62.9–73 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%69.7–83.7 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.4–27.5 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31%26.2–36 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%17.8–24.3 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.2%13.7–18.9 | 12.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%9.8–13.4 | 9.7% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.6–9.9 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.3%15.7–21.2 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.5%34–43.3 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.4%17.8–23.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.5–17.2 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.7%9.6–12 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%6–7.5 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.7–12.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 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 Wabeno
Is Wabeno a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wabeno is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wabeno?
CDC estimates 42.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 35% and 50.1%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Wabeno have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–10.3%), 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 Wabeno more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wabeno.
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.