On CDC estimates, Hobart is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Hobart beats Wisconsin on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hobart. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hobart
COPD and stroke are less common in Hobart
Hobart runs below Wisconsin on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.5% vs 6.5%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.4%) and diabetes (9% vs 11.4%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Hobart adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Hobart is an active town
Only 21.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Hobart is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A tops all six graded neighbors. The closest is Lawrence (A−). Around town ↓
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 Hobart’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Hobart’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hobart is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, #50 of 357 in Wisconsin. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 93% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 38%).
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). Hobart’s median household income is $103,440; among the 8,053 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$129K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Hobart adults…
Hobart runs below WI on 7 of 12 conditions. 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.
7.2% of Hobart adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
7.6 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Hobart and the towns around it
Hobart has the best Health Grade of the 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | A | 37.7% | 9% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Ashwaubenon | B | 40.4% | 10.7% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Green Bay | C | 43.7% | 11.5% | 16% | CDC place |
| Lawrence | A− | 39% | 8.9% | 11.9% | ZIP 54115 |
| Howard | B+ | 40% | 9.9% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Oneida | B+ | 38.5% | 10.2% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Kaukauna | B+ | 37.3% | 9.9% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Hobart
No hospital or community health center in Hobart 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 Hobart; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hobart adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Hobart adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hobart does better than Wisconsin.
3 in 10 Hobart 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hobart adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hobart
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hobart is better than Wisconsin on 18 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Hobart’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hobart | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.2%11.4–15.2 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 12.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.3–15.8 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%33.1–42.7 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9%7.8–10.3 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.7%25.9–31.7 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.7%29.7–36 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.4%21.1–25.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.7–9.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.6%4.5–6.8 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.2%8.5–12.1 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.3%18.3–24.7 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.7%16.9–22.7 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.6%24.8–32.8 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.4–6.7 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%75.1–81.1 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.8%73.2–78.3 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.2–88.8 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.6–79 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.2%68.4–75.9 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83%78.1–87.4 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.6–25.4 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.9%24.4–31.6 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 16.8%14.4–19.4 | 20.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8%6.6–9.7 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%6–8.6 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.4–4.7 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%5.9–8.7 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.9%20.9–27.1 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10%8.7–11.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.3–12.4 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.3–6.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.2–2.8 | 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 Hobart
Is Hobart a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hobart is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A for health, #50 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hobart?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.1% and 42.7%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hobart?
St. Marys Hospital Medical Ctr in Green Bay, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Hobart’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hobart have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–6.7%), 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 Hobart 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 Hobart.
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.