Albert and Edith Adelman House · Photo: Freekee at English Wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Fox Point is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Fox Point differs from Wisconsin on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fox Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fox Point
Fox Point keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.3% vs 77.6%) and dentist visits (79.8% vs 67.1%). Checkups ↓
Fox Point ranks #3 for health in Wisconsin
Out of 357 Wisconsin towns with a Health Grade, Fox Point is #3 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 97% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Fox Point is an active town
Only 16.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Few Fox Point adults smoke
7.7% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
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 Fox Point’s likely range.
What’s behind Fox Point’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fox Point is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #3 of 357 in Wisconsin. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 98% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 84%.
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). Fox Point’s median household income is $141,467; among the 3,442 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($106K–$177K), it’s healthier than 90%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fox Point 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Fox Point adults…
Fox Point runs below WI on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fox Point
No hospital or community health center in Fox Point 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 Fox Point; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Fox Point adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fox Point does better than Wisconsin.
3 in 10 Fox Point 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.
5.1% of Fox Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Fox Point and the towns around it
Fox Point’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Point | A+ | 29.7% | 9.4% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Glendale | A− | 33.3% | 11.8% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Bayside | A | 29.8% | 10.4% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Whitefish Bay | A+ | 29.8% | 8.1% | 7% | CDC place |
| River Hills | A+ | 29.2% | 10.6% | 6.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fox Point adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fox Point
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fox Point is better than Wisconsin on 23 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Fox Point’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fox Point | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.2%10.5–14.2 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 12.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 15.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.7%26.8–32.9 | 37.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.9%29.7–34.3 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%33.4–38.3 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%24.1–28.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.3–11 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.4%3.6–5.3 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.9%3.2–4.6 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.7%6–9.4 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.3%14–18.7 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18%15.8–20.2 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.8%25.3–30.4 | 32.6% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.2%3.3–5.4 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%79.1–83.4 | 77.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 79.8%78–81.5 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.2%89.9–92.4 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80%77.5–82.3 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 76.6%73.9–79 | 69.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 85.4%82–88.3 | 80.3% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%19.6–24.2 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.4%25.7–31 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.6%15.4–19.7 | 20.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.7%4.5–7 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5%4.1–6.1 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 2.9%2.3–3.4 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.8%3.2–4.4 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.1%3.9–6.6 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.3%18.9–24 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.7%8.3–11.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.4%7.1–9.6 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.6–6.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2–2.8 | 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 Fox Point
Is Fox Point a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fox Point is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #3 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 90%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fox Point?
CDC estimates 29.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.8% and 32.9%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fox Point?
Ascension Columbia St. Marys Hospital Milwaukee in Milwaukee, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Fox Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fox Point have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.3–5.4%), 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 Fox Point more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fox Point.
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.