Healthcare in Wakefield, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.1%
1.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.3%
2.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.4%
3.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
4.5pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
41.9%
Arthritis
38.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.4%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.3%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
20.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.6%
Mobility
19.4%
Cognitive
14.8%
Hearing
11.1%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
10.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.0 mi
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Ironwood Hospital | 10.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Howard Young Medical Center | 37.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Flambeau Hospital | 41.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua | 42.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center | 43.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Wakefield has an obesity rate of 37.1%, which is 1.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.3%, 2.8pp above the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 83.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.