Healthcare in Merton, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.1%
3.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.3%
3.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
6.4pp 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
32.7%
Arthritis
22.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.4%
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
13.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
28.0%
Lack of Support
15.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.2%
Mobility
8.4%
Cognitive
9.5%
Hearing
4.6%
Vision
2.5%
Self-Care
2.2%
Independent Living
5.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.6 mi
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha Memorial Hospital | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Waukesha County Mental Health Ctr | 8.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital | 9.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Aurora Medical Center - Summit | 9.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Rogers Memorial Hospital | 9.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Merton has an obesity rate of 33.1%, which is 3.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 4.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 5.0 out of 5.