Healthcare in Milwaukee, WI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

19.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.1%

Loneliness

37.6%

Lack of Support

27.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.7 mi

Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc1.7 miPsychiatric
Orthopaedic Hospital Of Wisconsin2.4 miAcute Care Hospitals
Ascension St Francis Hospital3.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center3.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Ascension Columbia St Marys Hospital Milwaukee3.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

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.