Eau Claire County Health Data
Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 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
142
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
412
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
33.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 141.8 per 100K
Dentists
12.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
44.2
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 Eau Claire County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Eau Claire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 7.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Eau Claire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Eau Claire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.5% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.4% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.1% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Eau Claire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| 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 Eau Claire County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Eau Claire County Mental Health Provider Ratio Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
Mental health provider availability in Eau Claire County is 412 per 100,000 residents, which sits significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In comparison, the primary care provider ratio is 142 per 100,000, more than doubling the national median of 70. For general mortality, life expectancy in the county is 78.8 years, one year longer than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and nearly two years longer than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 5.6%, which is lower than the 7.0% reported across Wisconsin and the 10% reported nationally. Survey data shows that 15.2% of adults report poor or fair health. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more details.
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.