Healthcare in Appleton, WI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.3%

near the national average

Depression Rate

24.0%

0.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.0%

1.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

2.8pp 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

33.6%

Arthritis

25.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.4%

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

16.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.0%

Loneliness

31.6%

Lack of Support

19.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.2%

Mobility

11.7%

Cognitive

12.9%

Hearing

6.1%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.5%

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

4.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc	In city	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus	2.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Thedacare Regional Med Ctr - Neenah	9.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Childrens Hospital Of Wisconsin Fox Valley	9.6 mi	Childrens	—	✓
Ascension Calumet Hospital	20.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Appleton has an obesity rate of 36.3%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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 4.3 out of 5.