Where Cold Spring residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cold Spring, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 53190. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cold Spring
Making ends meet is harder in Cold Spring
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.7%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. No reliable transportation (11.1% vs 6.7%) and utility shut-off threats (7.3% vs 5.5%) are higher too. 18.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in Cold Spring
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20%), vs 15.5% across Wisconsin. Loneliness is above the state too: 36.1%, vs 30.6% across Wisconsin. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Cold Spring
59.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 12% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
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 Cold Spring’s likely range; Cold Spring’s figures come from ZIP code 53190, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.7% of Cold Spring adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
How Cold Spring adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cold Spring runs above Wisconsin.
4 in 10 Cold Spring 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cold Spring adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Cold Spring adults…
Cold Spring runs below WI on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cold Spring
No hospital or community health center in Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring; ≈ 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.
5.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Cold Spring 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebron | B− | 41.7% | 11.5% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Whitewater | B | 36.9% | 7.2% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Koshkonong | B− | 41.4% | 11.2% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Palmyra | B− | 42.1% | 11.4% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cold Spring adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Cold Spring
Why doesn’t Cold Spring have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cold Spring.
What hospital is closest to Cold Spring?
Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Cold Spring’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cold Spring?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rock River Community Clinic - Whitewater in Whitewater, 3.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cold Spring.
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.