Healthcare in DeForest, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.2%
1.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.4%
1.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.3%
3.6pp below 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
30.0%
Arthritis
21.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.0%
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
25.4%
Loneliness
30.0%
Lack of Support
18.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.2%
Mobility
9.8%
Cognitive
11.3%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.3 mi
Mendota Mental Health Institute
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendota Mental Health Institute | 6.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | 11.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Madison Va Medical Center | 12.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital - Madison | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Unitypoint Health - Meriter | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
DeForest has an obesity rate of 34.2%, which is 1.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.4%, 1.9pp above the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 74.1% 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 4.3 out of 5.