Healthcare in Dorchester, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.3%
2.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.9%
1.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
3.2pp above 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
34.6%
Arthritis
27.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.0%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.9%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
21.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.3%
Mobility
16.2%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
10.2%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.0 mi
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics, Inc | 14.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Marshfield Medical Center | 26.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Norwood Health Center | 26.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Aspirus Stanley Hospital | 29.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Aspirus Merrill Hospital | 30.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Dorchester has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 13.8% of adults lack health insurance. 73.6% 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 2.0 out of 5.