Lafayette County Health Data
Lafayette County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
189
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 23.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.9
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 Lafayette County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.4% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.0% | 64.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.1% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lafayette County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lafayette County Records Primary Care Provider Ratio of 24 per 100,000
Health data brief for Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
In Lafayette County, there are 24 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 and the state-level distribution. Life expectancy in the county is 79.4 years, which is higher than the Wisconsin average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 10.4%, exceeding the state average of 7.0% and matching the national average of approximately 10%. Data also indicates that 16.1% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate similar to the national average of 17%. For mental health care, the county has 189 providers per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection details.
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.