Photo: Mjrichter at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, West Bend is healthier than 46%
West Bend differs from Wisconsin on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 53095. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Bend
Against towns with similar incomes, West Bend’s lead shrinks
West Bend is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, but 46% of the 5,733 towns with similar household incomes ($90K–$150K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in West Bend
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer West Bend 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 West Bend’s likely range; West Bend’s figures come from ZIP code 53095, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind West Bend’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Bend is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, #112 of 357 in Wisconsin. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 84% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 51%.
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 Bend’s median household income is $120,119; among the 5,733 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($90K–$150K), it’s healthier than 46%, 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.
8.7% of West Bend adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 West Bend adults…
West Bend runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
West Bend is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in West Bend as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near West Bend
No hospital or community health center in West Bend 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 West Bend; ≈ 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.
17 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of West Bend adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How West Bend adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 West Bend 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.
West Bend and the towns around it
West Bend’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Bend adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Bend
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Bend is better than Wisconsin on 9 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside West Bend’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Bend | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.6%13.7–17.7 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%11–13.9 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.1–16.4 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%30.7–41.8 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9.2–12.1 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.6%30.2–37.1 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%32.6–39.9 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.2%24.5–30.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.9 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.3–11.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.6–7 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.6%6.1–9.2 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.5–14 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.5%20.2–27.1 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.9%16.9–23.1 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%27.3–37.4 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.4–7.5 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.4–82.3 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.7%69.6–75.4 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.7–89.6 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.9%77.2–82.4 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.4%67.2–75.2 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.1%76.2–86.9 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.4–25.6 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.9%25.2–32.6 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.9%16.3–21.5 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.8%7.6–10.2 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.7%7.5–10 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.4%24.2–30.8 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%11.2–14.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.4–8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.9–3.5 | 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 Bend
Is West Bend a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Bend is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #112 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 Bend?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 41.8%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Bend?
St. Josephs Community Hospital West Bend in West Bend, 3.2 miles in a straight line from West Bend’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Bend have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–7.5%), 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 Bend 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 West Bend.
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.