Jacob Weber House · Photo: Jeff the quiet · CC0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Wisconsin Dells is healthier than 89%
Wisconsin Dells trails Wisconsin State on 1 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wisconsin Dells. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin Dells is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Wisconsin Dells is healthier than 58%. Against the 7,323 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 89%. Health Grade ↓
Wisconsin Dells is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B tops all four graded neighbors. The closest is Lake Delton (B−). Around town ↓
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 State figure falls outside Wisconsin Dells’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Wisconsin Dells’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wisconsin Dells is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, #226 of 357 in Wisconsin State. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 66% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Wisconsin Dells’ median household income is $54,688; among the 7,323 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 89%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most Wisconsin State towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Wisconsin Dells is healthier than 37% of graded towns, against 58% nationally.
Wisconsin Dells and the towns around it
Wisconsin Dells has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Dells | B | 35% | 11.4% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Dell Prairie | C+ | 38.8% | 12.6% | 15.8% | ZIP 53965 |
| Newport | — | — | — | — | |
| Lyndon | C | 40.4% | 13% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Delton | C+ | 40.1% | 12.2% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Delton | B− | 40.7% | 11.3% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Newport: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Wisconsin Dells adults…
Wisconsin Dells runs above WI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wisconsin Dells
No hospital or community health center in Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells; ≈ 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 State
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin State figure marked.
5.9 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Wisconsin Dells adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin State.
How Wisconsin Dells adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin State on each measure.
1 in 3 Wisconsin Dells 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% of Wisconsin Dells adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin State.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wisconsin Dells adults live with a disability (Wisconsin State 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wisconsin Dells
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wisconsin Dells is better than Wisconsin State on 0 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Wisconsin State figure falls inside Wisconsin Dells’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wisconsin Dells | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%15.8–20.9 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12–15.4 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.3–17.9 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%29.5–40.7 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%10–12.9 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.4%29.2–35.6 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%29.9–36.5 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%24.6–30 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.1 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%5.9–8.2 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14%11.5–16.8 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12.1–16.9 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.2%24.2–32.8 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%16.2–21.7 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.5%27.7–37.8 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%7.9–11.3 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.6%72.3–78.6 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.2%66.4–72.1 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.4–87.2 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.9–80.6 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%65.2–73.3 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.8%73.9–85 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.6–26.6 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.4%27.2–35.6 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%17.2–23.1 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%10.3–15.1 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%8.8–12.1 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%4.9–6.7 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6–8 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13%10.5–15.7 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%27.6–35.4 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.3–16.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%11.9–15.5 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 6.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.2–9.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4.2 | 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 State figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Wisconsin Dells
Is Wisconsin Dells a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wisconsin Dells is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #226 of 357 in Wisconsin State. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wisconsin Dells?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 40.7%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin State and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wisconsin Dells?
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo in Baraboo, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Wisconsin Dells’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wisconsin Dells have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–11.3%), against 8% across Wisconsin State.
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 Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin State 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.