Calumet County Health Data
Calumet County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
97/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.2 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.0%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 15.2 per 100K
Dentists
17.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
28.5
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 Calumet County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Calumet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 6.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.3% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Calumet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Calumet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.4% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.4% | 78.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Calumet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.3% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Calumet County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Calumet County Reports Significantly Low Uninsured Rate
Health data brief for Calumet County, Wisconsin.
Calumet County reports an uninsured rate of 4.2%, which is one of the lowest in the state and well below the Wisconsin average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 81.2 years, which exceeds the state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. However, provider ratios in the county are lower than national medians; there are 15 primary care providers per 100,000 residents (vs national 70) and 34 mental health providers per 100,000 (vs national 250). Approximately 13.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is notably lower than the national average of 17%. These figures highlight the specific health outcomes and resource availability unique to Calumet County. 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.