Grant County Health Data
Grant County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
177
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.2 per 100K
Dentists
3.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.8
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 Grant County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.7% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.2% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.6% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.4% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.8% | 78.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grant County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Grant County Primary Care Provider Availability Below National Median
Health data brief for Grant County, Wisconsin.
The primary care provider ratio in Grant County is 42 per 100,000 residents, notably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 177 per 100,000, also below the national median of 250. Life expectancy is 78.0 years, slightly higher than both the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 8.7%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but remains lower than the national 10% rate. Survey results indicate 17.9% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. Clinical data is sourced from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. 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.