Columbia County Health Data
Columbia County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
143
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.4%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.3 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.3
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 Columbia County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.8% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.8% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.9% | 78.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| 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 Columbia County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider availability in Columbia County below national median
Health data brief for Columbia County, Wisconsin.
Columbia County primary care provider availability is 39 per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This clinician ratio is accompanied by a mental health provider rate of 143 per 100,000, which also falls below the national benchmark of 250 per 100,000 residents. Despite these provider metrics, other health indicators remain within or better than state and national norms. The uninsured rate in Columbia County is 6.1%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 7.0% and the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy for county residents is 78.5 years, exceeding the state average of 77.8 years and the national expectation of 77 years. Furthermore, 14.4% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% reported nationally. These statistics are utilized by researchers to track health outcomes and access to services across different geographic areas. 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.