Where Wascott residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wascott, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54838, 54859. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wascott
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Wascott
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Wascott runs above Wisconsin on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and heart disease, cancer and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wascott, and more people treating it
43.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 83.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Wascott
The closest emergency room is Spooner Health System in Spooner, 22.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Lakes Community Health Center, Inc the is closer (6.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Fewer Wascott adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 13 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 10 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 Wascott’s likely range; Wascott’s figures come from ZIP codes 54838, 54859, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wascott adults…
Wascott runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wascott is an older town: 39% 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 Wascott as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wascott adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Wascott
No hospital or community health center in Wascott 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 Wascott; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.9% of Wascott adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
40 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Wascott adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wascott does better than Wisconsin.
1 in 4 Wascott 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.
Wascott 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon | — | — | — | — | |
| Minong | C | 37% | 15.5% | 16.5% | ZIP 54859 |
| Barnes | — | — | — | — | |
| Frog Creek | — | — | — | — | |
| Dairyland | — | — | — | — |
Gordon, Barnes, Frog Creek and Dairyland: 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 Wascott adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wascott
Why doesn’t Wascott have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wascott.
What hospital is closest to Wascott?
Spooner Health System in Spooner, 22.5 miles in a straight line from Wascott’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wascott?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northlakes - Minong in Minong, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wascott.
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.