Where Ontario residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ontario, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ontario. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ontario
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Ontario
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Ontario runs above Wisconsin on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ontario
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.6%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. Utility shut-off threats (7.9% vs 5.5%) and no reliable transportation (9.5% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 22% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Ontario
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.3%), 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 Ontario’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ontario adults…
Ontario runs above WI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22% of Ontario adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Ontario
No hospital or community health center in Ontario 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 Ontario; ≈ 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 Ontario adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Ontario adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ontario runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Ontario 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.
Ontario 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitestown | — | — | — | — | |
| Sheldon | — | — | — | — |
Whitestown and Sheldon: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ontario adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ontario
Why doesn’t Ontario have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ontario.
What hospital is closest to Ontario?
Gundersen St. Josephs Hospital and Clinics in Hillsboro, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Ontario’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 Ontario?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Bluffs CHC-Norwalk in Norwalk, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ontario.
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.