On CDC estimates, Weston is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
On every measure CDC estimates, Weston looks like Wisconsin as a whole.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Weston. How CDC estimates town health
What’s behind Weston’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weston is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #152 of 357 in Wisconsin. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 80% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Weston’s median household income is $78,207; among the 10,818 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Weston adults…
On every condition, Weston is about the same as Wisconsin. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Weston
1 hospital in Weston, 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 Weston; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Weston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Weston adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Weston 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.
11.1% of Weston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Weston and the towns around it
Weston’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston | B+ | 35.4% | 10.1% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Weston | — | — | — | — | |
| Schofield | B | 36.4% | 10.6% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Rothschild | B | 36.1% | 10.8% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Kronenwetter | A− | 35.1% | 9% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Ringle | B | 37% | 10.6% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
Weston: 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 Weston adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Weston
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Weston is better than Wisconsin on 0 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Weston’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Weston | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%15.1–19.4 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.3–14.2 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.5–16.9 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.4%31–40.2 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.9–11.6 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.6%29.8–35.7 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%32.6–39.1 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.7%23.3–28.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.9–9.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–7.1 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.4–7 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.9%7.2–10.7 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8%11.8–15.9 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%24.1–31 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%16.4–22.1 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31%26.7–35.2 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6.2–8.8 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%73.3–79.6 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.5%64.3–70.3 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84–87.6 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73.5–79 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%63.4–71.4 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.2%72.1–83.2 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%21.2–27.1 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.2%25.6–33.1 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%18–23.8 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.1%9.4–13.1 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.7–10.5 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.1%9.4–13 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.1%26.1–32.5 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%11–14.2 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%11.1–14.1 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.3–7.8 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.8–8.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.6 | 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 Weston
Is Weston a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weston is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #152 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Weston?
CDC estimates 35.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 40.2%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Weston?
Marshfield Medical Center - Weston in Weston, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Weston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Weston have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–8.8%), 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 Weston 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 Weston.
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.