La Crosse County Health Data
La Crosse County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
140
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
393
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.9%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 139.5 per 100K
Dentists
10.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.6
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 La Crosse County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | La Crosse | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.4% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | La Crosse | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | La Crosse | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.9% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | La Crosse | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.0% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare La Crosse 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
La Crosse County Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
La Crosse County has 393 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county reports a life expectancy of 78.9 years, exceeding the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 5.1%, which is lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Data also show that 13.9% of residents report poor or fair health, lower than the national average of 17%. The county features 140 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is double the national median of 70. 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.