Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Zoar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Zoar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Zoar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Zoar
Dental care lags in Zoar
51% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 23.2% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Zoar’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Zoar
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.4%), more than twice the Wisconsin rate. No reliable transportation (16.8% vs 6.7%) and utility shut-off threats (13.4% vs 5.5%) are higher too. 28.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Zoar
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25%), 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 Zoar’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Zoar 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.
28.5% of Zoar 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Zoar adults…
Zoar runs below WI on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Zoar
No hospital or community health center in Zoar 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 Zoar; ≈ 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 Zoar adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Zoar runs above Wisconsin.
2 in 5 Zoar 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.
Zoar and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neopit | — | — | — | — |
Neopit: 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 Zoar adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Zoar
Why doesn’t Zoar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Zoar.
What hospital is closest to Zoar?
Langlade Hospital in Antigo, 15.9 miles in a straight line from Zoar’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Zoar.
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.