Healthcare in Wauwatosa, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.4%
4.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.9%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.8%
3.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
5.3pp 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
32.3%
Arthritis
23.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.6%
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
14.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.9%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
19.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.8%
Mobility
9.8%
Cognitive
10.1%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.9 mi
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | 0.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Childrens Hospital Of Wisconsin | 0.9 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Aurora Psychiatric Hospital | 2.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital | 3.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Granite Hills Hospital | 3.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Wauwatosa has an obesity rate of 31.4%, which is 4.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.