Healthcare in Portage, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.5%
0.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp 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
31.8%
Arthritis
25.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.2%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
21.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.4%
Mobility
14.4%
Cognitive
15.3%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.2 mi
Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital | 1.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ssm Health St Clare Hospital - Baraboo | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sauk Prairie Hospital | 22.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Columbus Community Hospital | 25.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Reedsburg Area Medical Center | 26.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Portage has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 73.5% 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 3.8 out of 5.