Healthcare in Columbus, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.1%
4.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.3%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.9%
2.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
32.4%
Arthritis
26.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.6%
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
15.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.3%
Loneliness
30.0%
Lack of Support
18.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.6%
Mobility
12.1%
Cognitive
12.1%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
7.1%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Columbus Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Community Hospital | 1.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam (Mmc-Bd) | 12.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Watertown Memorial Hospital | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mendota Mental Health Institute | 21.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Waupun Memorial Hospital | 25.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Columbus has an obesity rate of 32.1%, which is 4.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 75.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.