Healthcare in West Milwaukee, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.0%
2.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.4%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
3.0pp above 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
32.6%
Arthritis
23.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.4%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
35.5%
Lack of Support
26.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.3%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
0.7 mi
Milwaukee Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Va Medical Center | 0.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ascension St Francis Hospital | 1.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | 1.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Granite Hills Hospital | 2.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Aurora Psychiatric Hospital | 3.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
West Milwaukee has an obesity rate of 39.0%, which is 2.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% 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 4.0 out of 5.