On CDC estimates, La Grange is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
La Grange differs from Wisconsin on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53190, 53121, 53120, 53119. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Grange
La Grange is behind on routine checkups
It trails Wisconsin on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (74.4% vs 77.6%), dentist visits (64% vs 67.1%) and cholesterol checks (78.8% vs 85.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in La Grange
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.7%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. No reliable transportation (9.2% vs 6.7%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
La Grange is older than Wisconsin, yet healthier on chronic conditions
La Grange runs below Wisconsin on six chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.7% vs 3.4%), diabetes (9.1% vs 11.4%) and cancer (6.9% vs 8.6%). That’s despite an older population: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%). Conditions ↓
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 La Grange’s likely range; La Grange’s figures come from ZIP codes 53190, 53121, 53120, 53119, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind La Grange’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Grange is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 90% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). La Grange’s median household income is $96,136; among the 9,159 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 La Grange adults…
La Grange runs below WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
La Grange is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in La Grange as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Grange adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.3% of La Grange adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Care in and near La Grange
No hospital or community health center in La Grange 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 La Grange; ≈ 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.
65 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How La Grange adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, La Grange runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 La Grange 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.
La Grange and the towns around it
La Grange’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange | B | 37.7% | 9.1% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Troy | B+ | 38% | 10.5% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Palmyra | B− | 42.1% | 11.4% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Sugar Creek | B+ | 38.2% | 10.2% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Whitewater | B− | 37.7% | 8.4% | 12.8% | ZIP 53190 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of La Grange adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for La Grange
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, La Grange is better than Wisconsin on 8 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside La Grange’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | La Grange | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%15.4–20.2 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.2–14.1 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16.3–20 | 15.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%32.4–43.4 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.1%8–10.2 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.8%25.1–30.7 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.3%27.4–33.2 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.4%19.3–23.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.1%10–12.2 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.3–7.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.7%5–6.4 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.5%8.8–12.4 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.7–14.6 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.3%22.7–30 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 21.2%18.3–24.4 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.2%28.8–38.3 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.6–11 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%71.1–77.5 | 77.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64%61–66.9 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.8%76.4–81.1 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.9%69.7–74.1 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%65.6–72.9 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.5%73.1–83.4 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%21.3–27.2 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%29.9–38 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%18–23.6 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%12.3–17.5 | 12.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%9–12.4 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%7.9–10.7 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.3%12.7–18 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.2%27.7–35 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.5%10.2–13 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%14.1–18.1 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–6.8 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.4 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.2–10.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 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 La Grange
Is La Grange a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Grange is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in La Grange?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.4% and 43.4%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to La Grange?
Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, 10.3 miles in a straight line from La Grange’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in La Grange have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–11%), 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 La Grange more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Grange.
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.