Manitowoc County Health Data
Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
148
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.6 per 100K
Dentists
1.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.1
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 Manitowoc County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Manitowoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.1% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Manitowoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Manitowoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.5% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.6% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Manitowoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Manitowoc County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Manitowoc County Reports Six Percent Uninsured Rate Among Residents
Health data brief for Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
In Manitowoc County, 6.0% of residents are uninsured, a rate that is lower than both the Wisconsin state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 78.0 years, which is higher than the state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Health status data indicates that 15.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Clinical availability includes 47 primary care providers per 100,000 people and 148 mental health providers per 100,000. These ratios are both lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Information regarding provider locations can be found in the HHS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
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.