Chippewa County Health Data
Chippewa County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
102
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.9%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 71.8 per 100K
Dentists
10.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.5
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 Chippewa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chippewa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.4% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.3% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chippewa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% | 27.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chippewa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.0% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.6% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chippewa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.7% | 34.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chippewa County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider ratio in Chippewa County tracks below national median
Health data brief for Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
Mental health provider availability in Chippewa County stands at 102 professionals per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of approximately 250 per 100,000. This provider density differs from other health metrics in the county, such as the life expectancy of 78.8 years, which sits above the Wisconsin state figure of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Chippewa County is 6.4%, slightly lower than the statewide rate of 7.0% and the national mark of 10%. Additionally, 14.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is better than the national figure of 17%. Primary care provider availability is 72 per 100,000, aligning closely with the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data regarding clinical care and health outcomes is gathered through various federal and state surveys to provide local comparisons. 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.