Healthcare in Madison, WI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.7%

3.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.4%

1.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.4%

4.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

2.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

26.9%

Arthritis

17.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.4%

Loneliness

32.6%

Lack of Support

19.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.1%

Mobility

8.8%

Cognitive

13.5%

Hearing

4.9%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

2.6%

Independent Living

7.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.4 mi

Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital - Madison

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital - Madison	1.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Unitypoint Health - Meriter	1.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority	1.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Madison Va Medical Center	3.0 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
Mendota Mental Health Institute	5.1 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Madison has an obesity rate of 32.7%, which is 3.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.4%, 1.9pp above the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 72.0% 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.