Healthcare in South Milwaukee, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.6%
0.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.7%
1.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
27.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.4%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.7%
Loneliness
32.5%
Lack of Support
22.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.5%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
13.1%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.2 mi
Ascension St Francis Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St Francis Hospital | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Milwaukee Va Medical Center | 9.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc | 10.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
South Milwaukee has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 4.0 out of 5.