Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
119
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.8 per 100K
Dentists
11.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.3
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 Jefferson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.7% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 27.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.2% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.7% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson 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
Jefferson County Uninsured Rate Remains Below State and National Levels
Health data brief for Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
The uninsured rate in Jefferson County is 6.1%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 78.0 years, slightly longer than the state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Survey data indicates 14.5% of residents report poor or fair health, below the national average of 17%. Access to providers includes 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 119 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both figures trail the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. 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.