Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, West Allis is healthier than 81%
West Allis differs from Wisconsin on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Allis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Allis
West Allis is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, West Allis is healthier than 62%. Against the 10,289 towns with similar household incomes ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 81%. Health Grade ↓
Health varies a lot right around West Allis
Grades next door run from Brookfield (A) to Milwaukee (D). West Allis is a B. Around town ↓
West Allis has a top-rated hospital
West Allis Memorial Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 West Allis’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind West Allis’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Allis is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #195 of 357 in Wisconsin. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 67% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 53%.
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). West Allis’ median household income is $67,611; among the 10,289 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 81%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most Wisconsin towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state West Allis is healthier than 46% of graded towns, against 62% nationally.
West Allis and the towns around it
West Allis’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Allis | B | 35.8% | 11.1% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Milwaukee | D | 41.8% | 14.7% | 17.3% | CDC place |
| West Milwaukee | C+ | 39% | 12.5% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Greenfield | A− | 33.2% | 11.3% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| New Berlin | A | 33% | 10.7% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Brookfield | A | 30.9% | 10.2% | 8.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near West Allis
1 hospital in West Allis, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 West Allis; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 West Allis adults…
West Allis runs below WI on 1 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.
4.9 miles of trails across 20 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of West Allis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How West Allis adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, West Allis runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 West Allis 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.
13.9% of West Allis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Allis adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Allis
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Allis is better than Wisconsin on 1 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside West Allis’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Allis | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.1%17.4–20.9 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.9–14.4 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.8–18 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%32.6–38.9 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%10.1–12.3 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.9%30.7–35 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%31.4–35.9 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.6%23.8–27.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.2–12.5 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.2–8.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.4%5.7–7 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.8–12.2 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8%12.3–15.4 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.5%22.2–26.9 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%16.5–21 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%31.2–37 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%8.3–10.7 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%75.1–79.8 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.3%63.8–68.8 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.5–87.5 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%74–78.6 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.3%67.3–73.1 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.4%77.3–85 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%22.4–27 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%30.6–35.9 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%20.5–24.9 | 20.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.7%12.2–15.2 | 12.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.3–6.8 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.9%12.4–15.4 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6%26.3–31 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.2%12–14.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%12–14.7 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.3–5.1 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 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 West Allis
Is West Allis a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Allis is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #195 of 357 in Wisconsin. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Allis?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.6% and 38.9%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Allis?
West Allis Memorial Hospital in West Allis, 0.4 miles in a straight line from West Allis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Allis have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–10.7%), 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 West Allis more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Allis.
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.