Kewaunee County Health Data
Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.8
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 Kewaunee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kewaunee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.3% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kewaunee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kewaunee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.9% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kewaunee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kewaunee County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Kewaunee County Life Expectancy Surpasses State and National Averages
Health data brief for Kewaunee County, Wisconsin.
Life expectancy in Kewaunee County is 79.9 years, which is longer than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports an uninsured rate of 5.9%, which is lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national rate of 10%. Approximately 14.6% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, lower than the national average of 17%. Provider statistics show 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 87 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both ratios are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Kewaunee 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 Kewaunee 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.