Fond du Lac County Health Data
Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 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
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
176
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.9 per 100K
Dentists
1.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.6
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 Fond du Lac County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fond du Lac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.6% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fond du Lac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fond du Lac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.4% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fond du Lac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.9% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fond du Lac County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Fond du Lac County Reports Lower Uninsured Rate Than Wisconsin Average
Health data brief for Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
Fond du Lac County reports an uninsured rate of 5.6%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Clinical access data shows 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, whereas the national median is 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 176 per 100,000, trailing the national median of 250. Resident health assessments indicate 16.0% of adults report poor or fair health, slightly below the 17% national average. Life expectancy is 77.8 years, which is the same as the Wisconsin state average and higher than the 77-year national average. Data is compiled from federal provider databases and the American Community Survey. 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.