Door County Health Data
Door County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.2 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
128
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 69.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
33.0
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 Door County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Door | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Door | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Door | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.1% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Door | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.0% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.8% | 34.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Door County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Door County life expectancy exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Door County, Wisconsin.
Door County residents have a life expectancy of 80.2 years, which is 2.4 years higher than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and 3.2 years higher than the national average of 77 years. While life expectancy is notably high, the county's primary care provider ratio is 69 per 100,000, sitting just below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 128 per 100,000, which is roughly half of the national median of 250 per 100,000 residents. The uninsured rate in Door County is 7.3%, which is higher than the Wisconsin average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 15.7% of residents report poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. These figures are used by health agencies to understand regional differences in health status and healthcare access. 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.