Bayfield County Health Data
Bayfield County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
239
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.7%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.9 per 100K
Dentists
12.2
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 Bayfield County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bayfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.9% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bayfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bayfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.1% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bayfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 34.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bayfield County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Bayfield County Primary Care Access Trails State and National Medians
Health data brief for Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
Bayfield County reports 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. While primary care access is lower, the mental health provider ratio is 239 per 100,000, which is close to the national median of 250. Residents in Bayfield County have a life expectancy of 79.4 years, which is longer than the state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The county's uninsured rate is 8.1%, which is higher than the Wisconsin average of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national average. Additionally, 14.7% of the population reports poor or fair health, a figure that is lower than the national average of 17%. These metrics provide insights into the healthcare landscape and population health status within the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Bayfield County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.