Photo: James Steakley · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Middleton is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Middleton beats Wisconsin on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Middleton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Middleton
COPD and diabetes are less common in Middleton
Middleton runs below Wisconsin on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.3% vs 6.5%), diabetes (8.3% vs 11.4%) and stroke (2.5% vs 3.4%). Conditions ↓
Middleton is an active town
Only 18.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. The town has 18 miles of trails across 26 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Middleton keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75.6% vs 67.1%) and cholesterol checks (87.8% vs 85.9%). 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 Middleton’s likely range.
What’s behind Middleton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Middleton is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, #6 of 357 in Wisconsin. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 96% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 78%.
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). Middleton’s median household income is $89,524; among the 9,996 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$112K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Middleton adults…
Middleton runs below WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
18 miles of trails across 26 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Middleton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Middleton
No hospital or community health center in Middleton 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 Middleton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Middleton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Middleton does better than Wisconsin.
3 in 10 Middleton 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.1% of Middleton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Middleton and the towns around it
Middleton has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton | A | 31.6% | 8.3% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Middleton | A+ | 31% | 7.7% | 8.2% | ZIP codes |
| Madison | A | 32.7% | 7.4% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Westport | A | 32.8% | 8.7% | 9.7% | ZIP codes |
| Springfield | A | 32.4% | 8.5% | 9.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Middleton adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Middleton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Middleton is better than Wisconsin on 24 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Middleton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Middleton | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.2%10.6–13.9 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 12.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.7–14.8 | 15.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.6%27.7–35.6 | 37.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.3%7.2–9.4 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.5%23.9–29.2 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.8%28–33.6 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.1%18.9–23.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.7–10.9 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.4–5.5 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.9%3.9–6 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.6%7.3–10.1 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.9%16.3–21.7 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20%17.3–22.8 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26.6%23.4–29.9 | 32.6% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.9–6.9 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.5%72.5–78.3 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.6%73.2–77.8 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.3–89.3 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| 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) | 74.2%70.8–77.3 | 69.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.1%75.9–85.5 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%20.7–26.1 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.8%25.5–32.1 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.2%14.9–19.5 | 20.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.5%6.3–8.8 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.9%5.9–8 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.8%3.2–4.4 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.1%5.9–8.4 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.8%20.2–25.6 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.3%8–10.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.1 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%5–6.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.7 | 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 Middleton
Is Middleton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Middleton is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns: A for health, #6 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Middleton?
CDC estimates 31.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.7% and 35.6%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Middleton?
University of WI Hospitals & Clinics Authority in Madison, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Middleton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Middleton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–6.9%), 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 Middleton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Middleton.
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.