Where Dodgeville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dodgeville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dodgeville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dodgeville
Binge drinking is the habit Dodgeville doesn’t win on
21.3% of adults binge drink, vs 15.9% across Michigan, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Dodgeville
Dodgeville runs below Michigan on eight chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.2% vs 3.7%), diabetes (7.3% vs 11.9%) and COPD (5.2% vs 8.1%). A young population is part of it: only 3% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%). Conditions ↓
Dodgeville is an active town
Only 17% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Michigan figure falls outside Dodgeville’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Dodgeville adults…
Dodgeville runs below MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dodgeville
No hospital or community health center in Dodgeville itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Dodgeville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Dodgeville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Dodgeville adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Dodgeville adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Dodgeville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Dodgeville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dodgeville adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dodgeville
Why doesn’t Dodgeville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dodgeville.
What hospital is closest to Dodgeville?
Up Health System Portage in Hancock, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Dodgeville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dodgeville?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Houghton Family Health Center in Houghton, 2.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dodgeville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.