Sewall Andrews House · Photo: Boscophotos · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Mukwonago is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Mukwonago differs from Wisconsin on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mukwonago. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mukwonago
Binge drinking is the habit Mukwonago doesn’t win on
22.1% of adults binge drink, vs 19% across Wisconsin, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Fewer Mukwonago 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 ↓
Mukwonago is an active town
Only 21.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
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 Mukwonago’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Mukwonago’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mukwonago is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #64 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 88% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 62%.
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). Mukwonago’s median household income is $98,273; among the 8,819 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$123K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.9% of Mukwonago adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Mukwonago adults…
Mukwonago runs below WI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mukwonago
No hospital or community health center in Mukwonago 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 Mukwonago; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mukwonago adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Mukwonago adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mukwonago does better than Wisconsin.
3 in 10 Mukwonago 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.
Mukwonago and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mukwonago adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mukwonago
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mukwonago is better than Wisconsin on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Mukwonago’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mukwonago | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.3%12.2–16.6 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.4–13.6 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.7–16.3 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.5%30.3–39 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.4–11.2 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32%29.1–35.1 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.9%31.1–37 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.6%23.2–28.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.5–3.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.9–10.3 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%9.7–14 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%18.4–25.2 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 22.1%19.4–25.1 | 19% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%29.1–36.9 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%4.9–7.5 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%75.4–80.8 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72%69.8–74.9 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.8–89.1 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%73.9–79.2 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.9%68.9–75.8 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.9%80.2–88.5 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%19.3–24.8 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.1%26.7–33.8 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.2%14.8–19.9 | 20.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.3%6.8–10.1 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%6.2–8.9 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.2%3.5–4.9 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.3–5.9 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.9%6.4–9.7 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27%23.7–30.4 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.7–13.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10–13.3 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3–3.8 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.7–7.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.4–3.1 | 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 Mukwonago
Is Mukwonago a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mukwonago is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #64 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mukwonago?
CDC estimates 34.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 39%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mukwonago?
Waukesha Memorial Hospital in Waukesha, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Mukwonago’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mukwonago have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7.5%), 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 Mukwonago 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 Mukwonago.
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.