On CDC estimates, Wolf River is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns
Wolf River differs from Wisconsin on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54940, 54947. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wolf River
Wolf River keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.5% vs 67.1%) and cholesterol checks (88.8% vs 85.9%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Wolf River
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Wolf River adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 11 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 Wolf River’s likely range; Wolf River’s figures come from ZIP codes 54940, 54947, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Wolf River’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wolf River is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 85% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 36%).
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). Wolf River’s median household income is $75,909; among the 10,830 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 74%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wolf River 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.
9% of Wolf River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Wolf River adults…
Wolf River runs above WI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wolf River is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Wolf River as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Wolf River
No hospital or community health center in Wolf River 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 Wolf River; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Wolf River adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Wolf River 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.
Wolf River and the towns around it
Wolf River’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf River | B | 38% | 12% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Winchester | B+ | 39.7% | 11.1% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Fremont | — | — | — | — | |
| Bloomfield | B | 38.1% | 12.4% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Caledonia | B− | 38.2% | 12.4% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Poygan | B | 39.7% | 11.5% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Tustin | — | — | — | — |
Fremont and Tustin: 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 Wolf River adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wolf River
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wolf River is better than Wisconsin on 9 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Wolf River’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wolf River | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.4%14.8–18.2 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.9–14.1 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%13.2–15.8 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38%34.1–42.1 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.9–13.2 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%33.3–38.3 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%34.9–39.9 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.5%28.4–32.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.9–11.7 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.4–10.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.5–7.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%6–7.4 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.7%7.5–10.2 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.7%23–28.6 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.2%18.1–22.5 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.6%28.1–35.2 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%5.2–7.2 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%77.6–81.8 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.5%67.3–71.9 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%87.7–89.9 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%78.2–82 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.4%69.7–75.3 | 69.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.6%78–85.2 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%20.2–24.5 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.7%24.9–30.6 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.1%17–21.3 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.8%7.7–10 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.6–5.7 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9%7.7–10.4 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.2%25.7–30.8 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%12.1–14.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.5–12.7 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.8–8 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.2 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.4–7.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Wolf River
Is Wolf River a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wolf River is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 74%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wolf River?
CDC estimates 38% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.1% and 42.1%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wolf River?
Thedacare Medical Center - New London in New London, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Wolf River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Wolf River have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.2%), 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 Wolf River more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wolf River.
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.