Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Waterford is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Waterford differs from Wisconsin on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waterford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waterford
Cancer runs high in Waterford
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. Conditions ↓
Fewer Waterford adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 12 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 Waterford’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Waterford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Waterford is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #127 of 357 in Wisconsin. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 88% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Waterford’s median household income is $82,404; among the 10,585 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 79%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.7% of Waterford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Waterford adults…
Waterford runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Waterford
No hospital or community health center in Waterford 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 Waterford; ≈ 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.
2.6 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Waterford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Waterford adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Waterford does better than Wisconsin.
1 in 4 Waterford 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.
Waterford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford | B+ | 38.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Waterford | — | — | — | — | |
| Tichigan | — | — | — | — | |
| Rochester | B+ | 39.6% | 10.9% | 13.1% | CDC place |
Waterford: not graded. Tichigan: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Waterford adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Waterford
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Waterford is better than Wisconsin on 10 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Waterford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Waterford | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.2%13.2–17.6 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.5–13.6 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.6–16.1 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.1%33.7–43.1 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.2–12.1 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.9%30–36.1 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%30.8–37.1 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29%26.4–31.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.9–12.4 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–7.2 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%5–6.8 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.9%6.3–9.7 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%10.4–14.5 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.4%22.9–30.2 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.6–21 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.4%27.7–35.3 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%5–7.4 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%75.4–81.2 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.8%69.1–74.5 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.7–90 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.7–82 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.1%68.6–75.5 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.8%77.6–87.1 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%20–25.7 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 26.7%23.2–30.2 | 30.6% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.6%16–21.3 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.6%7.1–10.3 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7%5.8–8.2 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.9%3.3–4.6 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%6.3–9.4 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.5%24.5–31.2 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%10.9–14.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.2–13.3 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.8 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%6–7.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 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 Waterford
Is Waterford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Waterford is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #127 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 79%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Waterford?
CDC estimates 38.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.7% and 43.1%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Waterford?
Aurora Memorial Hospital Burlington in Burlington, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Waterford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Waterford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.4%), 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 Waterford more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waterford.
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.