Clark County Health Data
Clark County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
2.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 20.1 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 Clark County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.7% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.5% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.8% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.9% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clark County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clark County uninsured rate double the national average
Health data brief for Clark County, Wisconsin.
Clark County reports an uninsured rate of 20.0%, which is nearly triple the Wisconsin state rate of 7.0% and double the national average of 10%. This metric represents a significant departure from surrounding regions. The county also shows a lower concentration of healthcare professionals, with 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is similarly measured at 63 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. Residents in the county report a poor or fair health rate of 18.7%, slightly above the national figure of 17%. Life expectancy in Clark County is 76.8 years, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and slightly below the national average of 77 years. These figures are recorded as part of annual health surveillance efforts by federal agencies. 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.