On CDC estimates, Newark is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns
Newark trails Wisconsin on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53511, 53520. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newark
Making ends meet is harder in Newark
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.9%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. Utility shut-off threats (7.9% vs 5.5%) and housing insecurity (13.8% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 19% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Newark
60.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 13.7% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
More Newark adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.3%), 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 Newark’s likely range; Newark’s figures come from ZIP codes 53511, 53520, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Newark’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newark is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 50% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Newark’s median household income is $95,667; among the 9,208 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 6%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19% of Newark adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newark adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
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Care in and near Newark
No hospital or community health center in Newark 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 Newark; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Newark adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Newark runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Newark 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.
Newark and the towns around it
Newark’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newark adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Newark
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Newark is better than Wisconsin on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Newark’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Newark | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.7%20.3–25.4 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.4–16.7 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.3–19.1 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44%38.3–50.4 | 37.7% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.5%12–15.3 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.5%31.2–38.2 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.3%30.9–38.1 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.9%24.2–29.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.4–13.1 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.3–7.6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.7%11.3–16.3 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%14.3–18.5 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.3%29.3–37.7 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.6–19.3 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%33.3–43.2 | 32.6% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%10.2–13.2 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%73.2–79.9 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.5%57.3–63.8 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.8%82–85.6 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.3–79.7 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.7%61.2–70 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%67.2–80.2 | 80.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%20.2–26.7 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%28.5–37.2 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.4%20.3–26.7 | 20.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.9%15.7–20.1 | 12.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.8%12.1–15.7 | 9.7% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.9–9 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19%16.9–21.1 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%30.3–37.9 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%14.1–17.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.5–16.8 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.4–6.4 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 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 Newark
Is Newark a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newark is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 6%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Newark?
CDC estimates 44% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.3% and 50.4%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Newark?
Beloit Health System in Beloit, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Newark’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Newark have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.2–13.2%), 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 Newark 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 Newark.
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.