Crawford County Health Data
Crawford County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
119
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 74.7 per 100K
Dentists
6.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.2
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 Crawford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% | 27.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.0% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.0% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Crawford 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
Crawford County mental health provider ratio trails national benchmarks
Health data brief for Crawford County, Wisconsin.
Mental health provider availability in Crawford County is 119 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider density is a key differentiator when compared to the county's primary care provider ratio of 75 per 100,000, which sits slightly above the national median of 70. The county's life expectancy is 78.7 years, higher than both the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Crawford County is 7.0%, matching the Wisconsin state average exactly and remaining lower than the national average of 10%. About 17.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is slightly higher than the national average of 17%. These metrics provide a snapshot of clinical access and health status using data from the CDC and the U.S. Census Bureau. 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.