Thomas Stone Barn · Photo: KellyMeer · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Brigham is healthier than 44%
Brigham beats Wisconsin on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53507, 53517, 53582. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brigham
Against towns with similar incomes, Brigham’s lead shrinks
Brigham is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, but 44% of the 6,680 towns with similar household incomes ($85K–$142K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Brigham adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Brigham’s likely range; Brigham’s figures come from ZIP codes 53507, 53517, 53582, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Brigham’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brigham is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 83% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 34%).
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). Brigham’s median household income is $113,500; among the 6,680 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($85K–$142K), it’s healthier than 44%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9% of Brigham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Brigham adults…
Brigham runs below WI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Brigham
No hospital or community health center in Brigham 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 Brigham; ≈ 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.
40 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Brigham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Brigham adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Brigham 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.
Brigham and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham | B+ | 38.2% | 9.9% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Ridgeway | — | — | — | — | |
| Arena | B+ | 37.8% | 10.1% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Moscow | — | — | — | — | |
| Blue Mounds | — | — | — | — |
Ridgeway, Moscow and Blue Mounds: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brigham adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brigham
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brigham is better than Wisconsin on 9 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Brigham’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brigham | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.2%12.9–17.7 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.6–13.8 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.2–17 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.2%31.3–45.2 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.4–11.3 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.3%26.7–33.8 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%30.2–37.9 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%22.8–28.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.8%4.9–6.7 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10%8–12.2 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%10.9–15.8 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.5%21.1–29.9 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.4%17.2–23.8 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.5%26.7–38.9 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%4.9–7.4 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%72.8–79.7 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.6%66.2–72.7 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.7–89.2 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%73.9–80 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.6%66–75 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.2%72.3–84.9 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.5–27.4 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29%24.4–33.6 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.6%15.6–21.8 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%7.2–10.9 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.9%6.4–9.3 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.5%3.7–5.3 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.5–6.1 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9%7.2–10.9 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.2%22.4–30 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.2%9.5–13.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10–13.2 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3–3.9 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.4 | 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 Brigham
Is Brigham a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brigham 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 Brigham?
CDC estimates 38.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.3% and 45.2%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brigham?
Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Brigham’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brigham have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7.4%), 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 Brigham 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 Brigham.
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.