Where Waldwick residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waldwick, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53565, 53544. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waldwick
Cancer runs high in Waldwick
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. Conditions ↓
Fewer Waldwick 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 Waldwick’s likely range; Waldwick’s figures come from ZIP codes 53565, 53544, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of Waldwick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Waldwick adults…
Waldwick runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Waldwick
No hospital or community health center in Waldwick 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 Waldwick; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waldwick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Waldwick adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Waldwick 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.
Waldwick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette | — | — | — | — | |
| Moscow | — | — | — | — | |
| Mineral Point | — | — | — | — | |
| Ridgeway | — | — | — | — | |
| Dodgeville | B | 38.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
Fayette, Moscow, Mineral Point and Ridgeway: 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 Waldwick adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Waldwick
Why doesn’t Waldwick have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Waldwick.
What hospital is closest to Waldwick?
Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Waldwick’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 Waldwick?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Dodgeville Dental Clinic in Dodgeville, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waldwick.
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.