Green Lake County Health Data
Green Lake County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 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
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
103
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 83.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.2
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 Green Lake County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Green Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.4% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Green Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Green Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Green Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Green Lake 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
Green Lake County Reports Higher Poor Health Rates Than National Average
Health data brief for Green Lake County, Wisconsin.
Approximately 20.8% of adults in Green Lake County report poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 76.9 years, slightly shorter than both the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Clinical data shows 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which exceeds the national median of 70. Conversely, the mental health provider ratio is 103 per 100,000, less than half the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 8.7%, which is higher than the Wisconsin average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. These metrics are derived from the American Community Survey and CDC records. 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.