Kenosha County Health Data
Kenosha County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
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
26.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.9
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 Kenosha County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kenosha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kenosha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 27.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kenosha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 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) | 78.6% | 78.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kenosha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kenosha 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
Kenosha County Primary Care Access Trails National Provider Median
Health data brief for Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
Kenosha County has 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy stands at 76.7 years, lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Records show 17.9% of adults report poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.5%, which is lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national rate of 10%. Additionally, there are 177 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, falling below the national median of 250. 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.