Cassidy Farmhouse · Photo: TheCatalyst31 · CC0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Barneveld is healthier than 43%
Barneveld differs from Wisconsin on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Barneveld. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barneveld
Against towns with similar incomes, Barneveld’s lead shrinks
Barneveld is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, but 43% of the 6,675 towns with similar household incomes ($85K–$142K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Barneveld
Barneveld runs below Wisconsin on five chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.9% vs 6.6%), diabetes (8.7% vs 11.4%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.4%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%). Conditions ↓
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 Wisconsin figure falls outside Barneveld’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Barneveld’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Barneveld is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 93% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 30%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Barneveld’s median household income is $113,542; among the 6,675 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($85K–$142K), it’s healthier than 43%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Barneveld adults…
Barneveld runs below WI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Barneveld residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Barneveld
No hospital or community health center in Barneveld 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 Barneveld; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Barneveld adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Barneveld adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Barneveld 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.
9.8% of Barneveld adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Barneveld and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barneveld | B+ | 38.7% | 8.7% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Barneveld adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Barneveld
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Barneveld is better than Wisconsin on 6 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Barneveld’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Barneveld | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.8%12.1–17.8 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%9.9–13.7 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%13.6–18.3 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.7%31.2–46.1 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.7%7.3–10.2 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.7%24–31.3 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.6%27.8–35.6 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.6%20.6–26.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.3–5.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.3–6.3 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.2–3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.5–11.6 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%10.4–17 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.5%20.5–30.6 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 21.5%18–25.4 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%27.5–40.7 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%4.8–8.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75%71.1–78.8 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.6%64–70.9 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%83.9–88.6 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.2%70.9–77.4 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%61.3–71.4 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.5%72.4–85.4 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.2–28.6 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.9%24.9–35 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.1%15.7–22.6 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.5%7.2–12.2 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.6%6.7–10.5 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%3.9–5.9 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.5–6.7 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8%7.2–12.6 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.5%21.2–30 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.3%8.5–12.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10–14.3 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.8–3.9 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%5.6–8.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.3–3.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Wisconsin figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Barneveld
Is Barneveld a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Barneveld is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Barneveld?
CDC estimates 38.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 46.1%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Barneveld?
Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Barneveld’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Barneveld have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–8.2%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Barneveld more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Barneveld.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.