Dunn County Health Data
Dunn County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
227
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
33.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 74.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.8
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 Dunn County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dunn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.3% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dunn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 27.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dunn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.5% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.7% | 78.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dunn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.9% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dunn County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Dunn County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Dunn County, Wisconsin.
Life expectancy in Dunn County is 79.8 years, which is two years longer than the Wisconsin average of 77.8 years and 2.8 years longer than the national average of 77. The county’s uninsured rate is 5.6%, compared to 7.0% across the state and 10% nationally. Access to clinical care includes 75 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 227 per 100,000 residents, trailing the national median of 250. According to self-reported health data, 15.9% of adults describe their health as poor or fair, compared to the 17% national average. These figures are derived from clinical provider counts and mortality records. Explore state-level data on mortality and longevity.
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.