Dodge County Health Data
Dodge County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
135
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.1 per 100K
Dentists
5.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.8
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 Dodge County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.5% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.8% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.8% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.3% | 78.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dodge County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Dodge County life expectancy falls behind Wisconsin state average
Health data brief for Dodge County, Wisconsin.
Dodge County has a life expectancy of 76.7 years, which is more than a year lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and slightly behind the national average of 77 years. The county also reports provider ratios that are below national medians, with 57 primary care providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national figure of 70. The mental health provider ratio in Dodge County is 135 per 100,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000 residents. About 17.9% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, slightly exceeding the national rate of 17%. Conversely, the uninsured rate is 5.9%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. These data points are sourced from administrative records and health surveys to evaluate the distribution of health services and outcomes across the state. 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.