Healthcare in Westby, WI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.7%

1.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.2%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.2%

0.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.4%

3.2pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.9%

Arthritis

28.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.2%

Loneliness

29.0%

Lack of Support

19.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.4%

Mobility

14.4%

Cognitive

13.2%

Hearing

8.0%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

8.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.1 mi

Vernon Memorial Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Vernon Memorial Hospital	9.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc	17.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center	17.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Gundersen St Josephs Hospital And Clinics	22.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mayo Clinic Hlth Systm Franciscan Hlthcare Sparta	23.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Westby has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% 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 4.5 out of 5.