Where New Munster residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Munster, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Munster. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Munster
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in New Munster
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.2%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, New Munster runs above Wisconsin on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in New Munster, and more people treating it
38.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer New Munster adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 New Munster’s likely range.
Out of every 100 New Munster adults…
New Munster runs above WI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Munster 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.
9.4% of New Munster adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Care in and near New Munster
No hospital or community health center in New Munster 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 New Munster; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How New Munster adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 New Munster 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.
New Munster and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Munster adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Munster
Why doesn’t New Munster have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Munster.
What hospital is closest to New Munster?
Aurora Memorial Hospital Burlington in Burlington, 7.2 miles in a straight line from New Munster’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near New Munster?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kenosha Community Health Center in Silver Lake, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Munster.
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. 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.