On CDC estimates, Verona is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns
Verona differs from Wisconsin on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 24 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Verona. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Verona
Verona ranks #2 for health in Wisconsin
Out of 357 Wisconsin towns with a Health Grade, Verona is #2 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 97% of towns. Health Grade ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Verona
Verona runs below Wisconsin on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.5% vs 6.5%), diabetes (7% vs 11.4%) and stroke (2.1% vs 3.4%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%). Conditions ↓
Verona is an active town
Only 16.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. The town has 13 miles of trails across 36 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Few Verona adults smoke
8% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Verona’s likely range.
What’s behind Verona’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Verona is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #2 of 357 in Wisconsin. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than almost every town); the weakest is obesity, still better than 80%.
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). Verona’s median household income is $119,606; among the 5,789 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($90K–$150K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Verona adults…
Verona runs below WI on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 36 parks and preserves
Care in and near Verona
No hospital or community health center in Verona 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 Verona; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Verona adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Verona adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Verona does better than Wisconsin.
3 in 10 Verona 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.3% of Verona adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Verona 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Verona adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Verona
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Verona is better than Wisconsin on 24 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Verona’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Verona | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.3%8.9–12 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.2%8–10.5 | 12.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.4–14.7 | 15.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31%27–35.1 | 37.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7%6–8 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 24.1%21.6–26.7 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.1%26.3–32 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19.3%17.2–21.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 10.8% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.2–8.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.5%3–4 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.9–2.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.2%3.4–5.2 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8%6.5–9.8 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.6%14.1–19.3 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.9%19–24.8 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26.5%23.3–29.8 | 32.6% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.7%3.8–5.7 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.7%71.5–77.6 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 77.7%75.3–79.8 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.9–90 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.1%70.9–77.2 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.6%68.1–75 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.1%75.8–85.5 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.8–26.4 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.2%24.8–31.6 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 16.5%14.1–18.9 | 20.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.8%4.6–7.1 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6%4.8–7.2 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.3%2.7–3.9 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4%3.3–4.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.3%4.1–6.6 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.3%17.7–23 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.7%6.6–9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9%7.8–10.3 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.9%4.2–5.6 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.8–2.2 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Verona
Is Verona a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Verona is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #2 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Verona?
CDC estimates 31% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 35.1%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Verona?
University of WI Hospitals & Clinics Authority in Madison, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Verona’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Verona have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.8–5.7%), 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 Verona more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Verona.
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.