Marathon County Health Data
Marathon County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
94
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
243
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 94.4 per 100K
Dentists
17.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.5
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 Marathon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Marathon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.1% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marathon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marathon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.2% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.6% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marathon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.1% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.2% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marathon 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
Marathon County Primary Care Access Higher Than National Median
Health data brief for Marathon County, Wisconsin.
Marathon County has 94 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy for the county is 78.4 years, exceeding the Wisconsin average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 14.6%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.8%, slightly lower than the state average of 7.0% and lower than the national average of 10%. For mental health services, the county has 243 providers per 100,000, which is near the national median of 250. Access the complete dataset via the CDC County Health Rankings website.
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.