Where Chester residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chester, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53963, 53922, 53006. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chester
Chester is behind on routine checkups
It trails Wisconsin on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (63.3% vs 67.1%), cholesterol checks (83.8% vs 85.9%) and colon screening (65.6% vs 69.4%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Chester
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.8%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Obesity runs high in Chester
44.9% of adults have obesity, vs 37.7% across Wisconsin. 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 Chester’s likely range; Chester’s figures come from ZIP codes 53963, 53922, 53006, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chester adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Chester adults…
Chester runs above WI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Chester
No hospital or community health center in Chester 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 Chester; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Chester adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Chester 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.
14.9% of Chester adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Chester 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
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chester adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Chester
Why doesn’t Chester have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chester.
What hospital is closest to Chester?
Waupun Memorial Hospital in Waupun, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Chester’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 Chester?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Noble Community Clinics - Beaver Dam Spring Street in Beaver Dam, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chester.
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. 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.