Ashland County Health Data
Ashland County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
174
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
411
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
49.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 173.8 per 100K
Dentists
24.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.9
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 Ashland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ashland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.4% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ashland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ashland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.5% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.8% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ashland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.4% | 34.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ashland County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ashland County Primary Care Access Exceeds Regional and National Medians
Health data brief for Ashland County, Wisconsin.
Ashland County maintains a primary care provider ratio of 174 per 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also reports a mental health provider ratio of 411 per 100,000, significantly higher than the national median of 250. Despite these high provider counts, the life expectancy for residents is 74.0 years, which is shorter than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 19.3% of adults in Ashland County report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.4%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national benchmark. These data points illustrate the relationship between clinical capacity and broader health outcomes in the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.