Greendale Historic District · Photo: Freekee · CC0On CDC estimates, Greendale is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Greendale differs from Wisconsin on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Greendale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greendale
Greendale keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.8% vs 77.6%) and dentist visits (72.1% vs 67.1%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Greendale
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. Conditions ↓
Fewer Greendale 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 Greendale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Greendale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greendale is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #72 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 91% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 63%.
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). Greendale’s median household income is $94,769; among the 9,329 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 83%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Greendale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Greendale adults…
Greendale runs below WI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Greendale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Care in and near Greendale
No hospital or community health center in Greendale 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 Greendale; ≈ 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.
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How Greendale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Greendale does better than Wisconsin.
3 in 10 Greendale adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Greendale and the towns around it
Greendale’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greendale | A− | 32.2% | 11.2% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Greenfield | A− | 33.2% | 11.3% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Franklin | A− | 32.3% | 10.9% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Hales Corners | A− | 32.5% | 10.7% | 10.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Greendale adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Greendale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Greendale is better than Wisconsin on 16 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Greendale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Greendale | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.3%14.4–18.4 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.7–13.5 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.3–15.3 | 15.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.2%29.2–35.4 | 37.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.2%10–12.5 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%32.8–37.5 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%34.2–39.1 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29%26.9–31.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.7–12 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.6–11.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6–7.6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.1%5.2–7 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.4%6.2–8.7 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%9–12.3 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.5%19–24.2 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.9–18.9 | 19% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.1%27.5–32.8 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.2–7.5 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%78.6–82.9 | 77.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.1%69.9–74.2 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%88.1–90.8 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.6–82.8 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.1%71.3–76.7 | 69.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.9%80.2–87.1 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%20.9–25.6 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.2%27.4–32.9 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.2%17.1–21.5 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.7%7.3–10.3 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7%5.9–8.1 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.4–4.6 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7.3–10.4 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27%24.4–29.7 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.5–14.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.6%9.4–12.1 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–8 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.4–8.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 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 Greendale
Is Greendale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greendale is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #72 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Greendale?
CDC estimates 32.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 35.4%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Greendale?
Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center in Milwaukee, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Greendale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Greendale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.5%), 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 Greendale 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 Greendale.
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.