Forest County Health Data
Forest County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
172
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.2%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.6
per 100K residents
Dentists
10.8
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 Forest County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Forest | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.6% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Forest | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.4% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Forest | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.8% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 78.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Forest | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Forest County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Forest County Life Expectancy Trails Wisconsin and National Averages
Health data brief for Forest County, Wisconsin.
Life expectancy in Forest County is 74.1 years, which is 3.7 years shorter than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and nearly three years shorter than the national average of 77. The uninsured rate stands at 9.5%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but stays below the 10% national figure. Approximately 19.2% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. While primary care provider data for the county was not available, the mental health provider ratio is 172 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics reflect health outcomes and provider distributions reported by the CDC. Explore state-level health data for Wisconsin.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Forest 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 Forest 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.