Photo: Downspec · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Platteville is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns
Platteville differs from Wisconsin on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 53818. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Platteville
Getting around is a barrier for more Platteville adults
1 in 11 adults lack reliable transportation (9%), vs 6.7% across Wisconsin. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in Platteville
Platteville runs below Wisconsin on seven chronic conditions, most of all cancer (6.3% vs 8.6%), arthritis (20.2% vs 26.6%) and high blood pressure (25.7% vs 33.3%). Conditions ↓
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 Platteville’s likely range; Platteville’s figures come from ZIP code 53818, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Platteville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Platteville is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 91% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Platteville’s median household income is $82,321; among the 10,598 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Platteville adults…
Platteville runs below WI on 7 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.
15.1% of Platteville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Care in and near Platteville
No hospital or community health center in Platteville 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 Platteville; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
4.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Platteville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Platteville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Platteville runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Platteville 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.
Platteville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platteville | B− | 38.3% | 9% | 13% | ZIP 53818 |
| Smelser | — | — | — | — | |
| Harrison | — | — | — | — | |
| Lima | — | — | — | — |
Smelser, Harrison and Lima: 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 Platteville adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Platteville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Platteville is better than Wisconsin on 7 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Platteville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Platteville | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.4%15–20.4 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11–14.1 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%16.8–22.1 | 15.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%32.2–44.9 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9%7.9–10.3 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.7%23–28.7 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 28.4%25.4–31.5 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.2%18.1–22.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.7–6.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.2 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%9.9–14.7 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13%11–15.4 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.6%24.2–33.2 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 22.2%18.8–25.9 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%28.3–39.6 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.4–10.5 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73%68.9–76.6 | 77.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.8%60.4–67.1 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 76%72.2–79.3 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.7%69.3–73.7 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.3%62.5–71.7 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%71–83.5 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%22.7–30.1 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%29.1–39 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.3%16.8–23.8 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.1%11.3–17.3 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.2–11.8 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.1–7.2 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%7.4–10.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.1%12.4–18.3 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.6%27.2–36.3 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%14.1–19.8 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.8–7.2 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.2–11.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Platteville
Is Platteville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Platteville is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 53%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Platteville?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 44.9%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Platteville?
Southwest Health Center in Platteville, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Platteville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Platteville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–10.5%), 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 Platteville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Platteville.
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.