Adams County Health Data
Adams County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 9.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.6
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Adams County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.3% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.1% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.8% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.6% | 34.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Adams County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Adams County Primary Care Provider Ratio Significantly Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Adams County, Wisconsin.
Adams County reports 10 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is much lower than the national median of approximately 70 per 100,000. This disparity in provider access is accompanied by a mental health provider ratio of 75 per 100,000, which also trails the national median of 250. Other health indicators show similar trends. The life expectancy for residents is 75.9 years, falling short of the Wisconsin average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 17.1% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is comparable to the national average of 17%. Meanwhile, the uninsured rate stands at 8.5%, which is higher than the Wisconsin average of 7.0% but remains lower than the 10% national average. These statistics provide a snapshot of clinical resource distribution and health status in the county. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.