Elderwood · Photo: Boscophotos · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Glendale is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Glendale differs from Wisconsin on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glendale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glendale
Glendale keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.6% vs 77.6%) and dentist visits (73.5% vs 67.1%). Checkups ↓
Glendale is an older town
28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Glendale with the state. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Glendale
Grades next door run from Whitefish Bay (A+) to Milwaukee (D). Glendale is an A−. Around town ↓
More high blood pressure in Glendale, and more people treating it
36.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Glendale is an active town
Only 21% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% 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 Glendale’s likely range.
What’s behind Glendale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glendale is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #69 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 93% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 54%.
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). Glendale’s median household income is $78,092; among the 10,823 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 93%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glendale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Glendale adults…
Glendale runs below WI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Glendale is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Glendale as about how healthy they are.
Glendale and the towns around it
Glendale’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale | A− | 33.3% | 11.8% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Milwaukee | D | 41.8% | 14.7% | 17.3% | CDC place |
| River Hills | A+ | 29.2% | 10.6% | 6.6% | CDC place |
| Fox Point | A+ | 29.7% | 9.4% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Whitefish Bay | A+ | 29.8% | 8.1% | 7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
4.4 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
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 does better than Wisconsin.
3 in 10 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.
9.9% of Glendale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
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.
Every CDC estimate for Glendale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Glendale is better than Wisconsin on 18 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Glendale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Glendale | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%14.4–18 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.3–12.8 | 12.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%12.1–14.9 | 15.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.3%30.3–36.4 | 37.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.6–13.1 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.2%33.9–38.6 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%33.6–38.3 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%26.4–30.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%10–12.2 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.9–6.5 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.9%5.8–8.2 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.7%8.4–11.2 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21%18.8–23.4 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%14.3–18.3 | 19% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.8%28.1–33.6 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.9–6.8 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%79.5–83.6 | 77.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.5%71.4–75.6 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.8%88.5–90.9 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.1%79–83.1 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.2%71.4–76.7 | 69.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 85.5%82–88.4 | 80.3% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%20.1–24.4 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.5%27.9–33.1 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.9%17.9–22 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.6%8.3–11 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%4–5.3 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%5–6.4 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.9%8.5–11.4 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.2%23.9–28.7 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%11.5–14.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.7–7.1 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.5 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.7 | 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 Glendale
Is Glendale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glendale is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #69 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Glendale?
CDC estimates 33.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 36.4%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Glendale?
Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital in Milwaukee, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Glendale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Glendale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–6.8%), 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 Glendale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A.
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. 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.