John Young House · Photo: Boscophotos · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Muscoda is healthier than 51%
Muscoda trails Wisconsin on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Muscoda. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Muscoda
More Muscoda adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.3%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Muscoda
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Muscoda runs above Wisconsin on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Muscoda
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.8%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Muscoda is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Muscoda is healthier than 28%. Against the 7,681 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 51%. Health Grade ↓
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 Muscoda’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Muscoda’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Muscoda is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 53% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Muscoda’s median household income is $55,833; among the 7,681 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Muscoda adults…
Muscoda runs above WI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Muscoda
No hospital or community health center in Muscoda 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 Muscoda; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Muscoda adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Muscoda adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Muscoda 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.
14.6% of Muscoda adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Muscoda 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 Muscoda adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Muscoda
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Muscoda is better than Wisconsin on 0 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Muscoda’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Muscoda | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%17–23.7 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13–17.1 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.7–19.1 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.5%35.9–49.1 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11.1–14.6 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.8%31.1–38.5 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%32.1–39.8 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29%26–32.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%6.9–9.8 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.1%11.5–17 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.8%13.8–20.1 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.3%28.2–38.6 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%15.8–22 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%28.9–40.2 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%6.8–11.5 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%73.7–80.5 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.4%60.9–67.6 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.8–87.1 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.3–81.6 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.6%59.8–69.1 | 69.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%72.2–84.1 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%20.8–27.6 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.6%26.2–35.1 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.4–24.3 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.3%10.4–16.2 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.1–11.9 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%4.9–7 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6–8.5 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.6%11.4–17.9 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%28.7–37.8 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16%13.5–18.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.4–16.8 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.2–9.3 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.4–6 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8–10.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.6–4.9 | 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 Muscoda
Is Muscoda a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Muscoda is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Muscoda?
CDC estimates 42.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.9% and 49.1%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Muscoda?
Richland Hospital in Richland Center, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Muscoda’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Muscoda have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–11.5%), 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 Muscoda 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 Muscoda.
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.