Douglas County Health Data
Douglas County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
183
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.8%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.9 per 100K
Dentists
4.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.5
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 Douglas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.3% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 34.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Douglas 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
Primary care provider availability in Douglas County trails national median
Health data brief for Douglas County, Wisconsin.
Douglas County primary care provider availability is 25 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider ratio is one of the more distinct metrics for the county, contrasting with the mental health provider ratio of 183 per 100,000, which also trails the national median of 250 per 100,000. The life expectancy in Douglas County is 76.4 years, nearly a year and a half below the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and below the national average of 77 years. However, the uninsured rate is 5.7%, which is lower than both the Wisconsin state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. About 13.8% of adults report poor or fair health, which is better than the national average of 17%. These statistics are derived from federal health surveillance data and provider registries. 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.