Photo: 123dieinafire · CC BY 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hudson is healthier than 44%
Hudson beats Wisconsin on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54016. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hudson
Against towns with similar incomes, Hudson’s lead shrinks
Hudson is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, but 44% of the 3,590 towns with similar household incomes ($105K–$175K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Hudson has a five-star hospital
Hudson Hospital is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Fewer Hudson adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Hudson
Hudson runs below Wisconsin on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.3% vs 6.5%), stroke (2.8% vs 3.4%) and diabetes (9.5% vs 11.4%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%). Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Hudson is insured
Only 5.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8% across Wisconsin. 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 Hudson’s likely range; Hudson’s figures come from ZIP code 54016, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Hudson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hudson is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #60 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 89% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 55%.
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). Hudson’s median household income is $139,767; among the 3,590 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($105K–$175K), it’s healthier than 44%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Hudson
1 hospital in Hudson, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hudson; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Hudson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Hudson adults…
Hudson runs below WI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Hudson residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hudson 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.
8.9 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Hudson adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Hudson 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.
Hudson and the towns around it
Hudson’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | A− | 35.5% | 9.5% | 11.4% | ZIP 54016 |
| Hudson | A− | 35.5% | 9.6% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| North Hudson | A− | 35.8% | 9.5% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Troy | A− | 34.2% | 8.9% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| Warren | B+ | 37.3% | 9.2% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| St. Joseph | A− | 36.1% | 9.6% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hudson adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hudson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hudson is better than Wisconsin on 15 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Hudson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hudson | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%12.1–16.1 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%9.8–12.7 | 12.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.3–15.7 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%30.2–41.6 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.1–10.9 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.8%28.4–35.4 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33%29.5–36.9 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.8%22–27.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.3–11.7 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.3 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.6–6 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.4%4.3–6.7 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%9.6–13.2 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%19.3–26.6 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.3%17.2–23.8 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.7%26.9–36.9 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.6–6.5 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%73.6–80.3 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.9%69.9–75.7 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.5–89.5 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%74.8–80.7 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.8%65.4–73.8 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.9%73.6–85.2 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%19.3–25.6 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.7%23.8–31.7 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.8%15.2–20.4 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.1%6.8–9.5 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.9%5.9–8.1 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.5–4.7 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.3–5.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%6.9–9.5 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.5%22.1–29 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.2–12.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3–3.7 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 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 Hudson
Is Hudson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hudson is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #60 of 357 in Wisconsin. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hudson?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 41.6%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hudson?
Hudson Hospital in Hudson, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Hudson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hudson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–6.5%), 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 Hudson 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 Hudson.
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.