Brown County Health Data
Brown County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
262
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 69.4 per 100K
Dentists
11.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.7
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 Brown County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.7% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.8% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.5% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Brown 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
Brown County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Brown County, Wisconsin.
Brown County reports an uninsured rate of 6.6%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 7.0% and significantly lower than the national average of 10%. This data point accompanies other health indicators that generally exceed regional benchmarks. The life expectancy in Brown County is 78.7 years, surpassing both the state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Mental health provider availability is 262 per 100,000 residents, which is slightly above the national median of 250. However, the primary care provider ratio of 69 per 100,000 is just under the national median of 70. Approximately 15.3% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. 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.