Where Glendale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glendale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54638, 53929. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glendale
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Glendale
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Glendale runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Glendale adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.6%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Glendale
60.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 15.1% 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 Glendale’s likely range; Glendale’s figures come from ZIP codes 54638, 53929, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Glendale adults…
Glendale runs above WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glendale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Glendale
No hospital or community health center in Glendale 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 Glendale; ≈ 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).
How Glendale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Glendale runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Glendale 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.
19% of Glendale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Glendale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | — | — | — | — | |
| Plymouth | — | — | — | — | |
| Clifton | — | — | — | — | |
| Hillsboro | — | — | — | — |
Wellington, Plymouth, Clifton and Hillsboro: 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 Glendale adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Glendale
Why doesn’t Glendale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glendale.
What hospital is closest to Glendale?
Gundersen St. Josephs Hospital and Clinics in Hillsboro, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Glendale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glendale.
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.