Healthcare in Waukesha, 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
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
23.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.6%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
31.0%
Lack of Support
17.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.7%
Mobility
11.4%
Cognitive
12.5%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.6 mi
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha Memorial Hospital | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Waukesha County Mental Health Ctr | 2.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Froedtert Community Hospital | 7.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| West Allis Memorial Hospital | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Waukesha has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.3 out of 5.