Health and Nutrition of Waterford, WI Residents

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Forty seven percent of Waterford residents report that their diet is generally healthy. People here have milk to drink or on their cereal 22 times per month. This includes chocolate and other flavored milks, as well as hot cocoa made with milk, and does not count small amounts of milk added to coffee or tea. People living here eat an average of three meals (breakfasts, lunches or dinners) per week that were prepared away from home in places such as restaurants, fast food places, food stands, grocery stores or from vending machines. They get two of these meals from a fast-food or pizza place. People here eat two "ready to eat" foods such as salads, soups, chicken, sandwiches and cooked vegetables per month. They also eat four frozen meals or frozen pizzas on average monthly.

Summary

Diet health (%)

  • Here 47.1%
  • County 47.4%
  • State 48.8%

Milk product consumption (# of products/month)

  • Waterford 22.2
  • Racine County 21.3
  • State 21.6

Meals not home prepared (#/week)

  • Waterford 3.2
  • County 3.4
  • State 3.5

Meals from fast food or pizza place (#/week)

  • Waterford 1.8
  • County 1.9
  • State 1.8

Ready-to-eat foods (#/month)

  • Here 1.6
  • County 1.7
  • State 1.8

Frozen meals/pizza (#/month)

  • Here 3.8
  • County 3.7
  • Wisconsin 3.8

The average Waterford resident last visited a dentist two years ago (including all types of dentists, such as, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists). Twenty one percent of people living here 30 years of age and older, are embarrassed because of their teeth, mouth or dentures. Twenty three percent think they might have gum disease (might have swollen gums, receding gums, sore or infected gums or loose teeth). Waterford residents rate the overall health of their teeth and gums on average at 41 percent. People living here aged 30 years and older, aside from brushing their teeth with toothbrush, use dental floss or any other device that clean between teeth on average three days per week. They also use mouthwash or other dental rinse products to treat dental disease or dental problems an average of three days per week. The average person living here (including children) has 21 teeth.

Summary

Average years since last visit a dentist

  • Waterford 2.2
  • County 2.1
  • State 2.0

People embarrassed because of mouth (%)

  • Here 20.5%
  • County 17.9%
  • Wisconsin 16.8%

People with gum disease (%)

  • Waterford 23.2%
  • Racine County 22.4%
  • Wisconsin 22.0%

General health of teeth and gums (%)

  • Here 41.1%
  • Racine County 43.6%
  • State 45.3%

Average days a week using dental floss/device

  • Waterford 2.8
  • Racine County 2.7
  • Wisconsin 2.8

Average days a week using mouthwash for dental problem

  • Here 2.6
  • Racine County 2.8
  • Wisconsin 2.7

Average number of teeth

  • Here 21.3
  • County 22.0
  • Wisconsin 22.3

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

The average height of Waterford residents 16 years and older is 67 inches. The average weight is 182 pounds. Their average BMI (Body Mass Index) is 29. Forty percent of people living here are obese. Fifty three percent have ever been obese. Thirty four percent have ever tried to lose weight.

Summary

Average height (inches)

  • Here 66.8
  • Racine County 66.8
  • Wisconsin 66.9

Average weight (pounds)

  • Waterford 182.3
  • County 181.4
  • State 180.7

Average BMI

  • Here 29.4
  • Racine County 29.0
  • State 28.7

People that are obese (%)

  • Waterford 40.2%
  • Racine County 39.1%
  • Wisconsin 37.3%

People that ever were obese (%)

  • Here 52.7%
  • County 51.4%
  • Wisconsin 49.5%

People trying to lose weight (%)

  • Here 34.0%
  • Racine County 33.7%
  • State 34.4%

Sixty three percent of Waterford residents have ever used marijuana or hashish. Twenty seven percent of people living here have ever used cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine. Twenty five percent have ever used any form of cocaine, such as powder, 'crack', 'free base', and coca paste. Four percent have ever used heroin. Seventeen percent have ever used methamphetamines.

Summary

People that ever used marijuana or hashish (%)

  • Waterford 63.1%
  • Racine County 65.1%
  • State 65.4%

Ever used hard drugs (%)

  • Here 27.1%
  • County 26.1%
  • Wisconsin 25.3%

Ever used any form of cocaine (%)

  • Waterford 24.6%
  • Racine County 23.5%
  • Wisconsin 22.9%

Ever used heroin (%)

  • Waterford 4.4%
  • Racine County 3.5%
  • Wisconsin 3.3%

Ever used methamphetamine (%)

  • Waterford 16.6%
  • Racine County 14.9%
  • State 14.3%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Eleven percent of people living in Waterford have ever been told by a doctor or health professional that they have diabetes. Forty four percent of people had a blood test for high sugar or diabetes within the past three years. Three percent of city residents are currently taking insulin.

Summary

Diabetics (%)

  • Here 11.3%
  • Racine County 10.6%
  • State 9.9%

Had a blood test for high blood sugar (%)

  • Here 43.9%
  • County 46.5%
  • Wisconsin 46.3%

People taking insulin (%)

  • Here 3.4%
  • County 3.3%
  • Wisconsin 3.1%

Waterford residents 20 years and older on average get up to urinate one time at night (from time they go to bed at night until the time they get up in the morning).

Summary

Avg. # of times urinating at night

  • Waterford 1.2
  • Racine County 1.2
  • State 1.1

Twelve percent of Waterford residents above the age of 40 have problems with their ability to smell, such as not being able to smell things or things not smelling the way they are supposed to. Five percent have been having problems with their ability to taste sweet, sour, salty or bitter foods and drinks. Sixty eight percent of people above the age of 40 have ever had wisdom teeth removed. Thirty three percent have ever had their tonsils removed. Seventeen percent have lost consciousness because of a head injury. Twenty three percent have ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull. Forty eight percent have had two or more sinus infections.

Summary

People 40+ having problems with smell (%)

  • Waterford 12.1%
  • County 11.5%
  • State 11.8%

People 40+ having problems with taste (%)

  • Waterford 4.7%
  • County 5.7%
  • Wisconsin 5.7%

People 40+ that ever had wisdom teeth removed (%)

  • Here 68.2%
  • County 68.2%
  • State 69.3%

People 40+ that ever had tonsils teeth removed (%)

  • Waterford 32.9%
  • Racine County 28.4%
  • State 30.0%

People 40+ that ever had a loss of consciousness because of a head injury (%)

  • Here 17.3%
  • County 16.7%
  • State 17.0%

People 40+ that ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull (%)

  • Waterford 23.4%
  • Racine County 22.5%
  • Wisconsin 23.2%

People 40+ that ever had two or more sinus infections (%)

  • Here 47.7%
  • County 41.6%
  • State 42.7%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Seventy two percent of people living in Waterford are covered by health insurance or some other kind of health care plan.

Summary

People covered by health insurance (%)

  • Here 72.4%
  • Racine County 72.2%
  • State 73.9%

Twenty three percent of people living in Waterford have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had hypertension (also called high blood pressure). Twenty four percent of people take their blood pressure at home. Forty one percent of people in Waterford frequently check their blood cholesterol. Twenty two percent of people have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that their blood cholesterol level was high.

Summary

Has high blood pressure (%)

  • Waterford 22.5%
  • County 23.4%
  • Wisconsin 22.8%

Checking blood pressure at home (%)

  • Waterford 23.9%
  • Racine County 24.7%
  • State 25.1%

Frequently checking blood cholesterol (%)

  • Waterford 40.8%
  • County 41.0%
  • Wisconsin 41.4%

Has high cholesterol level (%)

  • Waterford 21.8%
  • County 19.8%
  • Wisconsin 19.4%

Thirty two percent of people living in Waterford use sunscreen.

Summary

People using sunscreen (%)

  • Waterford 31.8%
  • Racine County 32.0%
  • State 35.3%

Twenty seven percent of Waterford residents 18 years old and older have usually little interest or pleasure in doing things. Thirty one percent often feel down, depressed, or hopeless. Forty four percent of people living here have trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleep too much. Fifty two percent of people often feel tired or have little energy. Twenty nine percent are bothered by poor appetite or overeating. Twenty one percent often feel badly about themselves, that they are a failure or have let themselves or their families down. Twenty one percent have trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching TV. Sixteen percent of people living here move or speak so slowly that other people could have noticed, or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that they have been moving around a lot more than usual. Five percent have thoughts that they would be better off dead or of hurting themselves in some way.

Summary

People who have little interest in doing things (%)

  • Waterford 27.2%
  • County 27.5%
  • Wisconsin 26.5%

People feeling down, depressed, or hopeless (%)

  • Here 31.5%
  • Racine County 28.8%
  • State 27.7%

People who have trouble sleeping or sleeping too much (%)

  • Waterford 44.3%
  • Racine County 42.8%
  • State 42.7%

People feeling tired or having little energy (%)

  • Here 51.8%
  • County 52.2%
  • Wisconsin 52.0%

People with poor appetite or overeating (%)

  • Here 29.2%
  • Racine County 29.4%
  • Wisconsin 28.0%

People feeling bad about themself (%)

  • Here 21.5%
  • Racine County 22.2%
  • Wisconsin 21.6%

People who have trouble concentrating on things (%)

  • Waterford 20.6%
  • County 20.0%
  • Wisconsin 19.6%

People moving or speaking slowly or too fast (%)

  • Waterford 15.6%
  • County 15.0%
  • Wisconsin 14.2%

People having thoughts they would be better off dead (%)

  • Waterford 5.2%
  • County 4.7%
  • Wisconsin 4.5%

Waterford residents on average take two prescription medicines.

Summary

Average number of prescription medicines taking

  • Waterford 2.2
  • Racine County 2.2
  • State 2.2

Seventy seven percent of people living in Waterford have at least one alcoholic drink per month. Thirteen percent of people living here do not drink alcohol at all. People living here drink alcohol 4.6 days per month on average. They have 6.4 drinks per week. On average people living here have 5 or more drinks on 29 days a year.

Summary

People drinking some alcohol every month (%)

  • Here 77.0%
  • County 79.8%
  • State 80.7%

People not drinking at all (%)

  • Waterford 12.9%
  • Racine County 10.7%
  • Wisconsin 10.5%

Average days/month drinking alcohol

  • Here 4.6
  • Racine County 4.8
  • Wisconsin 5.0

Average drinks/week

  • Waterford 6.4
  • County 6.0
  • State 5.8

Average days/year people drink much

  • Waterford 29.0
  • County 25.8
  • Wisconsin 24.7

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Ninety eight percent of Waterford residents 18 years and older have ever had vaginal, anal or oral sex. Ninety six percent of males have ever had vaginal sex with a woman. Eighty nine percent have ever performed oral sex on a woman. Fifty three percent have ever had anal sex with a woman. Six percent of males in Waterford have ever had any kind of sex with a man, including oral or anal. Ninety nine percent of females have ever had vaginal sex with a man. Eighty nine percent have ever performed oral sex on a man. Thirty eight percent have ever had anal sex. Ten percent of females have ever had any kind of sex with a woman. People in Waterford were 16 years old on average when they had sex for the first time. The average man in his lifetime had any kind of sex with 27 women. He has vaginal sex with 23 women. People living here were on average 20 years old when they first performed oral sex on a woman. In their lifetime they performed oral sex on average on six women. Males in their lifetime have anal or oral sex with 5.1 men on average. They have had 3.1 anal sex partners in their lifetime. People in Waterford were 21 years old on average when they first performed oral sex on a man. They performed oral sex on average on seven men in their lifetime. Eight percent of people use protection, like a condom or dental dam, while performing oral sex. The average person in Waterford has vaginal or anal sex 77 times a year. Fifty five percent have sex without using a condom. Females in Waterford 18 years and older have had any kind of sex with 11 men on average. They have had 10 male vaginal sex partners in their lifetimes. Women here have on average 0.6 female sex partners in their lifetimes. Eighty four percent of men 18 years old and older are circumcised.

Summary

People 18+ that ever had sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) (%)

  • Waterford 98.3%
  • County 97.7%
  • Wisconsin 97.3%

Males 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a woman (%)

  • Waterford 95.7%
  • County 94.8%
  • State 94.5%

Males 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a woman (%)

  • Waterford 88.9%
  • County 87.2%
  • Wisconsin 87.7%

Males 18+ that ever had anal sex with a woman (%)

  • Waterford 53.1%
  • County 50.8%
  • Wisconsin 49.9%

Males 18+ that ever had any sex with a man (%)

  • Here 5.5%
  • Racine County 5.4%
  • Wisconsin 5.8%

Females 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a man (%)

  • Here 98.9%
  • County 97.8%
  • Wisconsin 97.5%

Females 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a man (%)

  • Here 88.6%
  • County 85.1%
  • State 86.5%

Females 18+ that ever had anal sex with a man (%)

  • Waterford 38.0%
  • Racine County 39.9%
  • State 40.1%

Females 18+ that ever had any kind of sex with a woman (%)

  • Waterford 10.1%
  • Racine County 12.3%
  • State 11.8%

Average age people first had sex

  • Here 16.3
  • Racine County 16.4
  • Wisconsin 16.6

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 26.8
  • Racine County 29.6
  • Wisconsin 27.0

Average number of female vaginal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Waterford 22.8
  • Racine County 23.8
  • State 21.7

Average age people first performed oral sex on a woman (18+)

  • Waterford 20.4
  • Racine County 21.2
  • State 21.2

Average number of woman performed oral sex on in lifetime (18+)

  • Here 5.8
  • Racine County 5.8
  • State 5.6

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Waterford 5.1
  • County 2.3
  • State 3.0

Average number of male anal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Waterford 3.1
  • Racine County 1.3
  • State 1.8

Average age people first performed oral sex on a man (18+)

  • Here 20.5
  • County 20.3
  • State 20.0

Average number of male oral sex partners in lifetime (18+)

  • Here 7.5
  • Racine County 4.9
  • Wisconsin 5.6

People using protection when performing oral sex (%)

  • Here 8.3%
  • County 9.6%
  • Wisconsin 8.3%

Average number of times people have vaginal or anal sex a year

  • Waterford 76.6
  • County 63.7
  • State 64.0

People having sex without condom (%)

  • Here 55.2%
  • County 54.4%
  • State 56.0%

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Here 10.5
  • County 11.8
  • Wisconsin 11.5

Average number of male vaginal sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Here 9.6
  • Racine County 10.3
  • Wisconsin 10.2

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Here 0.6
  • Racine County 0.6
  • State 0.5

Circumcised males 18+ (%)

  • Waterford 83.9%
  • Racine County 79.9%
  • Wisconsin 82.9%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Eight percent of households in Waterford use chemical products in their homes to control fleas, roaches, ants, termites or other insects. Four percent use chemical products in their lawns or gardens to kill weeds.

Summary

Households using pesticides to control insects (%)

  • Here 8.0%
  • County 10.2%
  • Wisconsin 9.9%

Households using pesticides to kill weeds (%)

  • Waterford 3.9%
  • Racine County 4.3%
  • State 4.4%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Waterford residents 16 years and older usually get seven hours of sleep at night on weekdays or workdays. Thirty six percent of them have trouble sleeping.

Summary

Average hours sleeping at night

  • Here 6.7
  • County 6.8
  • Wisconsin 6.8

People that has trouble sleeping (%)

  • Waterford 36.0%
  • Racine County 32.2%
  • State 32.3%

Fifty nine percent of Waterford residents currently smoke cigarettes.

Summary

People smoking cigarettes (%)

  • Here 58.9%
  • County 55.2%
  • State 53.3%

Twenty nine percent of Waterford residents' work involve vigorous-intensity activity that causes large increases in breathing or heart rate, like carrying or lifting heavy loads, digging or construction work for at least 10 minutes continuously. Forty two percent of people do moderate-intensity activities at work that cause small increases in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking or carrying light loads for at least 10 minutes continuously. Twenty five percent walk or bicycle for at least 10 minutes continuously to get to and from places. Fourteen percent do any vigorous-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause large increases in breathing or heart rate like running or basketball for at least 10 minutes continuously. Thirty five percent do any moderate-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause a small increase in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking, bicycling, swimming or golf for at least 10 minutes continuously. People living here spend six hours sitting on a typical day (this includes sitting at work, at home, getting to and from places, or with friends, including time spent sitting at a desk, traveling in a car or bus, reading, playing cards, watching television or using a computer). They usually sit and watch TV or videos for about three hours per day. They use a computer or play computer games (including Playstation, Nintendo DS, or other portable video games) outside of work or school for 1.0 hours per day.

Summary

People doing vigorous-intensity work activities (%)

  • Waterford 28.6%
  • County 23.3%
  • Wisconsin 23.1%

People doing moderate-intensity work activities (%)

  • Here 42.4%
  • Racine County 38.7%
  • Wisconsin 38.9%

People walking or bicycling (%)

  • Waterford 24.6%
  • County 29.6%
  • State 29.3%

People doing vigorous-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Here 14.0%
  • County 16.6%
  • State 18.2%

People doing moderate-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Here 35.1%
  • Racine County 39.0%
  • Wisconsin 41.7%

Average hours a day doing sedentary activities

  • Here 5.6
  • Racine County 5.9
  • State 6.0

Average hours a day watching TV or videos

  • Here 2.9
  • Racine County 2.9
  • State 2.8

Average hours a day using computer

  • Here 1.0
  • County 1.2
  • State 1.2

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Eleven percent of Waterford residents have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had asthma. Three percent of people living here has anemia, sometimes called "tired blood" or "low blood". Five percent of people 16 years and older have ever been told by a doctor or other health care professional that they had psoriasis. Thirty six percent are overweight. Seventeen percent of people 60 years and older have difficulties in thinking or remembering that can make a big difference in everyday activities (this does not refer to occasionally forgetting your keys or the name of someone you recently met). This refers to things like confusion or memory loss that are happening more often or getting worse. Eleven percent of people living in Waterford have ever received a blood transfusion. Nineteen percent have trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses. Twenty eight percent of people 20 and older have arthritis. Three percent have ever been told they had gout. Four percent have congestive heart failure. Three percent have coronary heart disease. Three percent have angina, also called angina pectoris. Five percent have ever had a heart attack, also called myocardial infarction. Four percent have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had a stroke. Four percent have ever had emphysema. Eight percent have another thyroid problem. Five percent have ever had chronic bronchitis. Three percent of people had any kind of liver condition. Eight percent have ever had cancer or a malignancy of any kind.

Summary

People with asthma (%)

  • Here 10.9%
  • County 11.0%
  • State 10.9%

People with anemia (%)

  • Here 2.8%
  • County 3.5%
  • Wisconsin 3.3%

People with psoriasis (%)

  • Here 4.6%
  • Racine County 3.9%
  • State 4.1%

People with overweight (%)

  • Waterford 35.9%
  • Racine County 34.7%
  • Wisconsin 33.9%

Elderly people having difficulties in thinking or remembering (%)

  • Here 17.2%
  • County 21.5%
  • State 20.9%

People who ever received blood transfusion (%)

  • Waterford 10.6%
  • Racine County 11.9%
  • Wisconsin 11.7%

People having trouble seeing even with glass/contacts (%)

  • Waterford 19.5%
  • Racine County 20.5%
  • State 19.2%

People with arthritis (%)

  • Here 28.5%
  • County 27.0%
  • State 26.6%

People with gout (%)

  • Waterford 3.4%
  • Racine County 3.8%
  • Wisconsin 3.8%

People with congestive heart failure (%)

  • Here 4.4%
  • Racine County 3.9%
  • State 3.7%

People with coronary heart disease (%)

  • Here 3.4%
  • County 3.3%
  • State 3.3%

People with angina pectoris (%)

  • Here 2.9%
  • County 2.3%
  • Wisconsin 2.3%

People who ever had heart attack (%)

  • Waterford 4.7%
  • County 4.1%
  • State 4.0%

People who ever had stroke (%)

  • Here 4.4%
  • Racine County 4.1%
  • Wisconsin 4.0%

People with emphysema (%)

  • Waterford 4.3%
  • County 3.8%
  • State 3.6%

People with thyroid problem (%)

  • Here 8.3%
  • County 7.4%
  • Wisconsin 7.7%

People with chronic bronchitis (%)

  • Waterford 4.7%
  • County 4.0%
  • State 4.0%

People with any liver condition (%)

  • Waterford 2.8%
  • Racine County 3.4%
  • State 3.2%

People who ever had cancer or malignancy (%)

  • Waterford 8.5%
  • County 8.6%
  • State 9.1%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Sixty five percent of births in Waterford were vaginal deliveries. Thirty five percent of deliveries were cesarean. 99.4 percent of deliveries resulted in live births. Sixty two percent of pregnancies resulted in a delivery. Forty seven percent of women breastfeed their children. Twenty three percent of women in Waterford have ever had a hysterectomy, including a partial hysterectomy (that is, surgery to remove their uterus or womb). Thirteen percent had both of their ovaries removed (either when they had their uterus removed or at another time). Seventy eight percent have ever taken birth control pills for any reason. Nine percent of women are currently taking birth control pills. Seventeen percent have ever used Depo-Provera or injectable birth control to prevent pregnancy. Twenty percent have ever used female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, including any forms of female hormones, such as pills, cream, patch and injections, but do not include birth control methods or use for infertility.

Summary

Vaginal deliveries (%)

  • Here 64.9%
  • County 65.6%
  • Wisconsin 65.2%

Cesarean deliveries (%)

  • Here 35.1%
  • Racine County 34.4%
  • Wisconsin 34.8%

Deliveries resulted in a live birth (%)

  • Here 99.4%
  • Racine County 99.2%
  • State 99.4%

Pregnancies resulted in a delivery (%)

  • Here 62.1%
  • Racine County 61.4%
  • Wisconsin 60.3%

Women breastfeeding newborns (%)

  • Here 47.1%
  • Racine County 52.4%
  • State 54.5%

Women that had a hysterectomy (%)

  • Waterford 23.4%
  • County 23.0%
  • State 22.8%

Women that had both ovaries removed (%)

  • Waterford 12.9%
  • Racine County 12.0%
  • Wisconsin 12.3%

Women that have ever taken birth control pills (%)

  • Waterford 78.5%
  • County 74.4%
  • Wisconsin 75.3%

Women taking birth control pills (%)

  • Waterford 8.7%
  • County 7.3%
  • Wisconsin 8.4%

Women that have ever used Depo-Provera or injectables (%)

  • Waterford 16.6%
  • County 17.8%
  • Wisconsin 16.4%

Women that have ever used female hormones (%)

  • Here 19.5%
  • County 17.9%
  • Wisconsin 18.9%

People living in Waterford report their general health condition on average at 53 percent. Four percent of them donate blood. Excluding tests they have had as part of blood donations, 35 percent of Waterford residents have ever had their blood tested for the AIDS virus infection. Eight percent of people living in Waterford are left-handed.

Summary

General health condition (%)

  • Waterford 53.5%
  • County 54.0%
  • State 55.5%

Blood donors (%)

  • Waterford 4.1%
  • County 4.2%
  • State 4.4%

Has blood ever tested for HIV virus (%)

  • Here 34.9%
  • Racine County 39.7%
  • Wisconsin 39.0%

Left-handed people (%)

  • Here 8.3%
  • Racine County 8.6%
  • Wisconsin 8.6%

People in Waterford spend $356 per month on average on food for their families at supermarkets or grocery stores. This is 25 percent of their income. The average family in Waterford spends $74 on food at other stores monthly. This is five percent of their income. They spend $120 on eating out, including cafeterias at work or at school or on vending machines. This is five percent of their income. They also spend $23 monthly on carried out or delivered food. This is one percent of their income.

Summary

Money monthly spent on food at supermarket/grocery store

  • Here $356
  • County $360
  • Wisconsin $359

Income spent on food at supermarket/grocery store (%)

  • Waterford 24.9%
  • Racine County 25.2%
  • Wisconsin 24.2%

Money monthly spent on food at other stores

  • Waterford $74
  • Racine County $70
  • Wisconsin $70

Income spent on food at other stores (%)

  • Here 4.9%
  • Racine County 4.3%
  • Wisconsin 4.2%

Money monthly spent on eating out

  • Here $120
  • County $128
  • State $136

Income spent on eating out (%)

  • Here 5.5%
  • County 6.8%
  • Wisconsin 6.9%

Money monthly spent on carryout/delivered foods

  • Waterford $23
  • Racine County $23
  • State $23

Income spent on carryout/delivered foods (%)

  • Here 1.1%
  • Racine County 1.3%
  • State 1.3%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Waterford report their general condition of hearing on average at 76 percent. Seventy one percent of them can usually hear and understand, without the use of a hearing aid or any other listening devices, what a person says without seeing his or her face if that person whispers to them from across a quiet room. Ninety four percent of people can hear a normal voice across a quiet room. Twenty one percent of Waterford population have been bothered by ringing, roaring or buzzing in their ears or head. Fifty one percent of people living here have ever had a job where they were exposed to loud sounds or noise. Loud means so loud that they must speak in a raised voice to be heard. Sixteen percent of people in Waterford had off-work exposure to loud noise.

Summary

Average condition of hearing (%)

  • Waterford 76.3%
  • Racine County 78.0%
  • Wisconsin 78.2%

People that can hear a whisper from across a quiet room (%)

  • Here 70.7%
  • Racine County 76.6%
  • Wisconsin 77.1%

People that can hear normal voice from across a quiet room (%)

  • Waterford 93.9%
  • County 94.5%
  • State 94.6%

Ears ringing, roaring, buzzing (%)

  • Here 21.0%
  • Racine County 21.1%
  • Wisconsin 21.0%

Had a job exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Waterford 51.2%
  • County 46.9%
  • State 45.6%

Had off-work exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Waterford 16.3%
  • Racine County 16.4%
  • Wisconsin 16.3%

Twenty seven percent of Waterford residents 40 and older take a low-dose aspirin each day to prevent heart attacks, strokes or cancer.

Summary

Adults 40+ taking low-dose aspirin (%)

  • Here 27.0%
  • Racine County 25.5%
  • State 25.9%

Twenty percent of Waterford residents 20 or older have limitations caused by a long-term physical, mental or emotional problems or illnesses keeping them from working at a job or business. Twenty seven percent are limited in the kind or amount of work they can do because of physical, mental or emotional problems. Nine percent have difficulty walking without using any special equipment. Eleven percent are limited in any way because of difficulty remembering or because they experience periods of confusion. Seven percent of people here have health problems that require them to use special equipment, such as a cane, wheelchair, special bed or special telephone.

Summary

People having limitations keeping them from working (%)

  • Waterford 19.7%
  • County 20.6%
  • State 19.3%

People limited in amount of work they can do (%)

  • Waterford 26.5%
  • County 26.9%
  • Wisconsin 25.9%

People that need special equipment to walk (%)

  • Here 9.1%
  • County 9.9%
  • Wisconsin 9.5%

People experiencing confusion/memory problems (%)

  • Waterford 11.1%
  • County 11.0%
  • Wisconsin 10.3%

People requiring special healthcare equipment (%)

  • Here 7.1%
  • Racine County 8.2%
  • State 8.0%
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