Burnett County Health Data
Burnett County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.2 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
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
111
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.1%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 17.9 per 100K
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 Burnett County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Burnett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.2% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Burnett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Burnett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.0% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.8% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Burnett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 34.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Burnett 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
Burnett County Primary Care Provider Ratio Well Below National Median
Health data brief for Burnett County, Wisconsin.
Burnett County has 18 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 111 per 100,000, which is also less than half of the national median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, the life expectancy for residents is 79.2 years, which is longer than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.5%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but remains lower than the 10% national average. Data also indicate that 18.1% of adults in Burnett County report poor or fair health, a rate slightly higher than the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a comprehensive overview of health access and outcomes. 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.