Mueller-Wright House · Photo: Jeff the quiet · CC0On CDC estimates, Wrightstown is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Wrightstown differs from Wisconsin on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wrightstown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wrightstown
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Wrightstown
Wrightstown runs below Wisconsin on seven chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.3% vs 3.4%), heart disease (4.5% vs 6.6%) and COPD (4.5% vs 6.5%). Conditions ↓
Wrightstown is an active town
Only 22.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% 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 Wrightstown’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Wrightstown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wrightstown is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #85 of 357 in Wisconsin. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 96% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Wrightstown’s median household income is $93,125; among the 9,570 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$116K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Wrightstown adults…
Wrightstown runs below WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Wrightstown
No hospital or community health center in Wrightstown 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 Wrightstown; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wrightstown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Wrightstown adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Wrightstown 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.
8.5% of Wrightstown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Wrightstown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrightstown | A− | 39.2% | 8% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Wrightstown | B+ | 39.9% | 9.4% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Kaukauna | B+ | 37.3% | 9.9% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wrightstown adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wrightstown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wrightstown is better than Wisconsin on 15 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Wrightstown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wrightstown | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.5%11.3–16.1 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.2–12.3 | 12.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.3–17.3 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.2%34.6–43.8 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8%6.8–9.1 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27%24.3–29.7 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.1%28.4–34.1 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.7%19.5–23.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.7–5.5 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2–2.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.5%5.3–7.8 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%9.4–14.9 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.2%18.6–26.1 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.7%18.8–24.8 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.9%26.2–33.9 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5–8.3 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.3%73.2–79.2 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.3%70.7–75.7 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%83.7–88 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.9%69.7–75.8 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.6%66.1–73.1 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.3%77.4–86.5 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.9–26.8 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29%25.2–32.7 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.7%14.9–20.7 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.8%6.8–11.2 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%6.6–10.1 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.5%3.7–5.5 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.4–6.5 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%6.5–11.1 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.5%20.2–27 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.3%7.7–11.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10–13.9 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.3–7.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.1–3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Wrightstown
Is Wrightstown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wrightstown is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #85 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wrightstown?
CDC estimates 39.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.6% and 43.8%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wrightstown?
Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton in Appleton, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Wrightstown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wrightstown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–8.3%), 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 Wrightstown more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wrightstown.
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.