Photo: I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby publish it under the following license: · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Whitewater is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns
Whitewater differs from Wisconsin on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 53190. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whitewater
Making ends meet is harder in Whitewater
1 in 9 adults lack reliable transportation (11.2%), vs 6.7% across Wisconsin. Food insecurity (17.8% vs 12.1%) and utility shut-off threats (7.3% vs 5.5%) are higher too. 18.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in Whitewater
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.1%), vs 15.5% across Wisconsin. Loneliness is above the state too: 36.2%, vs 30.6% across Wisconsin. Mind & connection ↓
Whitewater is older than Wisconsin, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Whitewater runs below Wisconsin on seven chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5.8% vs 8.6%), arthritis (18.9% vs 26.6%) and diabetes (8.4% vs 11.4%). That’s despite an older population: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%). Conditions ↓
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 Whitewater’s likely range; Whitewater’s figures come from ZIP code 53190, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Whitewater’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Whitewater is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 95% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Whitewater’s median household income is $92,813; among the 9,602 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$116K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Whitewater adults…
Whitewater runs below WI on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Whitewater is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Whitewater as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.8% of Whitewater adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
How Whitewater adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Whitewater runs above Wisconsin.
4 in 10 Whitewater 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.
Care in and near Whitewater
No hospital or community health center in Whitewater 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 Whitewater; ≈ 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.
12 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Whitewater adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Whitewater and the towns around it
Whitewater’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater | B− | 37.7% | 8.4% | 12.8% | ZIP 53190 |
| Whitewater | B | 36.9% | 7.2% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Lima | B | 38.7% | 9.5% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| La Grange | B | 37.7% | 9.1% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Richmond | B− | 39.7% | 11.5% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Whitewater adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Whitewater
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Whitewater is better than Wisconsin on 8 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Whitewater’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Whitewater | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19%16.6–21.7 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.4–14.2 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%18.1–22 | 15.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%32.8–43 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.5%23.2–28 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 27.9%25.4–30.3 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.9%17.2–20.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.3–12.5 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.8%5.3–6.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.7–5.6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.7%5–6.3 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12%10.1–14.1 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%10.9–14.7 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.7%24.1–31.4 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 21.4%18.7–24.4 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%29.9–38.9 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8.5–12.6 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.6%69.4–75.7 | 77.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.8%56.8–62.7 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 74.1%71.3–76.9 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.8%66.9–70.7 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68%64.5–71.4 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%72–82 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%22.7–28.4 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.2%32.2–40 | 30.6% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.8–24.3 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.8%14.8–21.2 | 12.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.3–14.1 | 9.7% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.2–8.4 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%9.6–13.1 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.8%15.5–22.1 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.4%29.8–37.2 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.2%10–12.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.3%16.1–20.7 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.4–6.6 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.3–12.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.7 | 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 Whitewater
Is Whitewater a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Whitewater is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Whitewater?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 43%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Whitewater?
Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Whitewater’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Whitewater have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.5–12.6%), 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 Whitewater 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 Whitewater.
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.