Florence County Health Data
Florence County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
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 Florence County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Florence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.3% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Florence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Florence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.5% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Florence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.6% | 34.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Florence 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
Florence County Records Significantly Lower Mental Health Provider Ratios
Health data brief for Florence County, Wisconsin.
Mental health provider access in Florence County is recorded at 21 providers per 100,000 residents, which is a fraction of the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care availability is similarly positioned at 65 providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 77.8 years, matching the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and exceeding the national average of 77 years. About 19.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate matches the Wisconsin state level of 7.0%, which remains lower than the 10% national average. Explore state-level data on the CDC County Health Rankings website.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Florence County, Wisconsin
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Florence County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.