Healthcare in Fitchburg, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.4%
2.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.9%
4.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
28.2%
Arthritis
18.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.0%
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
14.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
30.6%
Lack of Support
19.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.8%
Mobility
8.6%
Cognitive
10.8%
Hearing
4.7%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
5.8%
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
5.2 mi
Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital - Madison
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital - Madison | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Unitypoint Health - Meriter | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Madison Va Medical Center | 6.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Miramont Behavioral Health | 10.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Fitchburg has an obesity rate of 33.4%, which is 2.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 73.2% 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.