Barron County Health Data
Barron County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
101
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
103
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 100.6 per 100K
Dentists
2.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.6
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 Barron County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Barron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.6% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Barron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% | 27.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Barron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.3% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.6% | 78.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Barron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.8% | 34.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Barron 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
Mental Health Provider Availability in Barron County Below National Median
Health data brief for Barron County, Wisconsin.
Barron County has 103 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the primary care provider ratio is 101 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 77.7 years, nearly matching the Wisconsin average of 77.8 years and exceeding the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 7.5%, which is lower than the 10% national rate but remains higher than the Wisconsin state average of 7.0%. Approximately 17.2% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure that aligns with the national average of 17%. These figures reflect local healthcare access and general health results as reported by federal agencies. 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.