Where Norwalk residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Norwalk, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Norwalk. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norwalk
Making ends meet is harder in Norwalk
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.4%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. Housing insecurity (16% vs 9.7%) and utility shut-off threats (8.9% vs 5.5%) are higher too. 22.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Norwalk
56.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 18% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
More Norwalk adults get no exercise
37.2% 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 Norwalk’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.8% of Norwalk adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Keeping up with care
Share of Norwalk 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Norwalk adults…
Norwalk runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Norwalk
1 community health center in Norwalk, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Norwalk; ≈ 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).
How Norwalk adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Norwalk runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Norwalk 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.
Norwalk 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 Norwalk adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Norwalk
Why doesn’t Norwalk have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Norwalk.
What hospital is closest to Norwalk?
Mayo Clinic HLTH Systm Franciscan Hlthcare Sparta in Sparta, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Norwalk’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Norwalk?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Bluffs CHC-Norwalk in Norwalk, 0.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Norwalk.
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.