Photo: Racine2020 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Racine is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Racine differs from Wisconsin on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Racine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Racine
Making ends meet is harder in Racine
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.5%), about twice the Wisconsin rate. Utility shut-off threats (10.1% vs 5.5%) and housing insecurity (16.8% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 23% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Racine adults get no exercise
36.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. There are 18 miles of trails across 55 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Racine
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 14.8% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
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 Racine’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Racine’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Racine is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns, #349 of 357 in Wisconsin. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 48% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Racine’s median household income is $57,740; among the 8,234 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 33%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Most Wisconsin towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Racine is healthier than 2% of graded towns, against 20% nationally.
Where Racine compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23% of Racine 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.
18 miles of trails across 55 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Racine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Racine adults…
Racine runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Racine
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Racine, 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 Racine; ≈ 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 Racine adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Racine runs above Wisconsin.
3 in 10 Racine 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.
Racine and the towns around it
Racine’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | C− | 46.2% | 13.9% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Mount Pleasant | B− | 40.5% | 12.9% | 13.2% | CDC place |
| Caledonia | B | 40% | 12% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Elmwood Park | — | — | — | — | |
| North Bay | — | — | — | — |
Elmwood Park and North Bay: 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 Racine adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Racine
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Racine is better than Wisconsin on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Racine’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Racine | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.5%21.3–26.1 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%13.1–16.2 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.5–19.2 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.2%41.6–51.3 | 37.7% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.9%12.5–15.7 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35%32.2–38.2 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.4%28.6–34.6 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.6%24.3–29.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.9–13.5 | 10.8% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.2–7.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.1%6.5–7.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.8%12.3–17.6 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%15.3–19.4 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.2%32.7–40.1 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.3–19.4 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%34.6–42.9 | 32.6% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.3%11.8–15 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.3%73.4–79.4 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.2%54.1–60.3 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.6%81.9–85.3 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%74–79 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%59.6–67.6 | 69.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.8%75.4–85.5 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%20.1–25.7 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.6%26.8–34.3 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.7–26.7 | 20.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.5%20.1–24.9 | 12.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.8%14.8–18.8 | 9.7% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.1%9.9–12.3 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23%20.7–25.2 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.7%30.6–37.3 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%14.7–18.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.7–18 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%6.2–7.2 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%9.2–11.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.6–5.4 | 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 Racine
Is Racine a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Racine is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #349 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 33%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Racine?
CDC estimates 46.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.6% and 51.3%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Racine?
Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Racine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Racine have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.8–15%), 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 Racine more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Racine.
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.