Where Oakdale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oakdale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54660, 54618. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oakdale
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Oakdale
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Oakdale runs above Wisconsin on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Oakdale adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.4%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Oakdale
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18.1%), vs 13.6% 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 Oakdale’s likely range; Oakdale’s figures come from ZIP codes 54660, 54618, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Oakdale adults…
Oakdale runs above WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Oakdale
No hospital or community health center in Oakdale 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 Oakdale; ≈ 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 Oakdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Oakdale adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
1 in 3 Oakdale 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.
16.8% of Oakdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Oakdale 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 Oakdale adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oakdale
Why doesn’t Oakdale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oakdale.
What hospital is closest to Oakdale?
Tomah Memorial Hospital in Tomah, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Oakdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oakdale.
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.