Photo: artistmac · CC BY-SA 2.0Within Wisconsin, Kenosha is healthier than 14% of graded towns
Kenosha differs from Wisconsin on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kenosha. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kenosha
Making ends meet is harder in Kenosha
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. Housing insecurity (14% vs 9.7%) and utility shut-off threats (7.7% vs 5.5%) are higher too. 18.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Every town around Kenosha scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Kenosha’s C+, from Paris (B−) to Bristol (A−). Around town ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in Kenosha has no health insurance
11.5% 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 Kenosha’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Kenosha’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kenosha is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns, #307 of 357 in Wisconsin. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 57% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Kenosha’s median household income is $71,239; among the 10,615 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.3% of Kenosha adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Kenosha and the towns around it
Kenosha’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | C+ | 41.7% | 11.7% | 16% | CDC place |
| Pleasant Prairie | B+ | 37.9% | 10.7% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Somers | — | — | — | — | |
| Somers | B+ | 37.5% | 10.9% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Bristol | A− | 36.8% | 10.2% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Paris | B− | 40.4% | 11.4% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
Somers: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kenosha adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Kenosha adults…
Kenosha runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kenosha
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Kenosha, 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 Kenosha; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
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How Kenosha adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Kenosha 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 Kenosha adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kenosha
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kenosha is better than Wisconsin on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Kenosha’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kenosha | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.6%18.2–23.2 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.3–19.5 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.7%36.1–47.4 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.1–13.4 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.1%29.6–36.7 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32%28.5–35.7 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.3%23.5–29.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–12.9 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%6–7.5 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.5%10.3–15.1 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16%13.9–18.2 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%25.7–33.7 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.3%16.1–22.8 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%31.9–40.6 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.5%9.9–13.2 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.7%72–79.2 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.3%59.1–65.3 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.6–85.6 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.5%72.3–78.4 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%62.4–70.5 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%71.8–83.5 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21.4–28.4 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.1%27.8–36 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19.3–25.5 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17%14.7–19 | 12.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14%12.1–15.8 | 9.7% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.7–8.8 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.3%16.2–20.4 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%28.2–35.9 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%12.2–15.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.3–16.9 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8.1–10.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Kenosha
Is Kenosha a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kenosha is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #307 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kenosha?
CDC estimates 41.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.1% and 47.4%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kenosha?
Froedtert South in Kenosha, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Kenosha’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Kenosha have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.9–13.2%), 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 Kenosha more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kenosha.
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.