Healthcare in La Crosse, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.7%
2.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.7%
4.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.3%
2.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
2.2pp 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
31.6%
Arthritis
22.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.7%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.7%
Loneliness
35.1%
Lack of Support
20.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.2%
Mobility
12.3%
Cognitive
17.2%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.4 mi
Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Winona Health Services | 23.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mayo Clinic Hlth Systm Franciscan Hlthcare Sparta | 23.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Vernon Memorial Hospital | 25.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
La Crosse has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.7%, 4.2pp above the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% 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 3.7 out of 5.