Hyde Chapel · Photo: TheCatalyst31 · CC0Where Ridgeway residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ridgeway, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53582, 53533, 53544. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ridgeway
Ridgeway is an older town
30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Ridgeway with the state. Conditions ↓
Fewer Ridgeway adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Ridgeway’s likely range; Ridgeway’s figures come from ZIP codes 53582, 53533, 53544, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ridgeway adults…
On every condition, Ridgeway is about the same as Wisconsin. Tap one to see it as people.
Ridgeway is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Ridgeway as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.5% of Ridgeway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Care in and near Ridgeway
No hospital or community health center in Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
6.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Ridgeway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Ridgeway adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Ridgeway 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.
Ridgeway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgeville | B | 38.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Brigham | B+ | 38.2% | 9.9% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Arena | B+ | 37.8% | 10.1% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Waldwick | — | — | — | — |
Waldwick: 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 Ridgeway adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ridgeway
Why doesn’t Ridgeway have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ridgeway.
What hospital is closest to Ridgeway?
Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Ridgeway’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ridgeway?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Dodgeville Dental Clinic in Dodgeville, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ridgeway.
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.