Healthcare in Altoona, WI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.8%

5.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.3%

1.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.2%

1.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.9%

3.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.0%

Arthritis

27.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.3%

Loneliness

30.7%

Lack of Support

19.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.7%

Mobility

13.0%

Cognitive

12.3%

Hearing

7.5%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Oakleaf Surgical Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Oakleaf Surgical Hospital	In city	Acute Care Hospitals	—	—
Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital	4.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire	5.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Mayo Clinic Health System Oakridge	20.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mayo Clinic Health System Chippewa Valley	21.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Altoona has an obesity rate of 30.8%, which is 5.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.