Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Eldorado is healthier than 28%
Eldorado differs from Wisconsin on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54979, 54932, 54937, 54974. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eldorado
Against towns with similar incomes, Eldorado’s lead shrinks
Eldorado is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, but 28% of the 7,836 towns with similar household incomes ($79K–$131K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Eldorado 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 Eldorado’s likely range; Eldorado’s figures come from ZIP codes 54979, 54932, 54937, 54974, 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 Eldorado’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eldorado is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 84% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Eldorado’s median household income is $105,078; among the 7,836 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$131K), it’s healthier than 28%, 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.
9.3% of Eldorado adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Eldorado adults…
Eldorado runs above WI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Eldorado
No hospital or community health center in Eldorado 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 Eldorado; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
4.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Eldorado adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Eldorado adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Eldorado 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.
Eldorado and the towns around it
Eldorado’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado | B− | 43.3% | 11.5% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Nekimi | B | 39.4% | 11.4% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Rosendale | — | — | — | — | |
| Friendship | B− | 43.3% | 11.3% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Lamartine | B− | 43.5% | 11.1% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
Rosendale: 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 Eldorado adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eldorado
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eldorado is better than Wisconsin on 5 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Eldorado’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eldorado | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.1–19.4 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.6–15.4 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.9–16.6 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.3%37.4–49.2 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%9.9–13.3 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%32.1–39.3 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%34–41.4 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%27.2–33.5 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.2–8 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%5.7–7.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3–3.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8–12.1 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%11.9–17.3 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.6%23.3–32.2 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%16–22.1 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.6%24.8–34.7 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.5–8.6 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%76–82.1 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.1%64.7–71.1 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86–89.5 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.4–82.1 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.4%64–72.5 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.6%75.7–86.7 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.5–27 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30%25.9–34.4 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.1%17.2–23.4 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%7.4–11.2 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.8%6.4–9.3 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.6–5.1 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.5–6.2 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%7.4–11.3 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.3%26.4–34.7 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%11.8–16.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.5–13.9 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.3–8.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Eldorado
Is Eldorado a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eldorado is healthier than 55% 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 Eldorado?
CDC estimates 43.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.4% and 49.2%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eldorado?
SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital-Fond Du Lac in Fond Du Lac, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Eldorado’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Eldorado have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–8.6%), 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 Eldorado 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 Eldorado.
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.