Photo: Wasted Time R · CC BY 3.0Within Wisconsin, Sturtevant is healthier than 18% of graded towns
Sturtevant differs from Wisconsin on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sturtevant. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sturtevant
Making ends meet is harder in Sturtevant
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.3%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. Utility shut-off threats (7.5% vs 5.5%) and housing insecurity (13% vs 9.7%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Sturtevant is behind on routine checkups
It trails Wisconsin on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (73.9% vs 77.6%), dentist visits (59.3% vs 67.1%), cholesterol checks (83.2% vs 85.9%) and colon screening (64.1% vs 69.4%). Checkups ↓
Sturtevant trails towns with similar incomes
Sturtevant is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, and only 25% of the 9,615 towns with similar household incomes ($69K–$116K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Sturtevant
Sturtevant runs below Wisconsin on cancer (6.5% vs 8.6%) and heart disease (5.6% vs 6.6%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%). 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 Sturtevant’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Sturtevant’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sturtevant is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, #293 of 357 in Wisconsin. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 74% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Sturtevant’s median household income is $92,647; among the 9,615 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$116K), it’s healthier than 25%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Sturtevant compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 30% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.5% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 5.6% (U.S. 6.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.4% of Sturtevant adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sturtevant adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Sturtevant adults…
Sturtevant runs below WI on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Sturtevant residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Sturtevant
No hospital or community health center in Sturtevant 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 Sturtevant; ≈ 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.
2 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Sturtevant adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sturtevant runs above Wisconsin.
3 in 10 Sturtevant 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.
Sturtevant and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturtevant | C+ | 43.9% | 11.2% | 17% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sturtevant adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sturtevant
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sturtevant is better than Wisconsin on 4 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Sturtevant’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sturtevant | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%16.6–22.4 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11–14.4 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.3–18.2 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.9%39.1–49.1 | 37.7% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.8–12.8 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%29.4–35.7 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30%27.2–33.3 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.5%21.2–26 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.9%5–6.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.9%7.2–10.8 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17%14.1–20.2 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31%26.8–35.5 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 19.9%17.1–23.3 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%34.2–42.3 | 32.6% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%8.6–13.2 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.9%70.7–77.5 | 77.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.3%56.1–62.4 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.2%80.8–85.5 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.8%69.7–75.9 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%60.1–67.9 | 69.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.3%77.1–86.8 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.9–24.5 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.6%25.8–33.6 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%20.7–27.6 | 20.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.3%13.3–19.5 | 12.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%10.9–15.3 | 9.7% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.3–8.7 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.1–9.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.4%12.5–18.5 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.5%25.8–33.4 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%10.7–14.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.5–16.6 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.9–9.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 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 Sturtevant
Is Sturtevant a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sturtevant is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #293 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 25%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sturtevant?
CDC estimates 43.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.1% and 49.1%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sturtevant?
Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Sturtevant’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sturtevant have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.6–13.2%), 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 Sturtevant more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sturtevant.
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.