Healthcare in Milwaukee, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.8%
5.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.7%
2.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
3.5pp 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
31.4%
Arthritis
23.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.6%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
37.6%
Lack of Support
27.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.3%
Mobility
17.0%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
8.2%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
12.4%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.7 mi
Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc | 1.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Orthopaedic Hospital Of Wisconsin | 2.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Ascension St Francis Hospital | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ascension Columbia St Marys Hospital Milwaukee | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Milwaukee has an obesity rate of 41.8%, which is 5.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% 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 3.3 out of 5.