Milwaukee County Health Data
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
390
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 77.0 per 100K
Dentists
4.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.1
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 Milwaukee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Milwaukee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.7% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Milwaukee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Milwaukee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.6% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 82.6% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Milwaukee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 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 Milwaukee County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Milwaukee County life expectancy trailing state and national norms
Health data brief for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee County reports a life expectancy of 74.3 years, which is notably lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national figure of approximately 77 years. This metric serves as a broad indicator of population health within the county. While life expectancy is shorter than in surrounding areas, the county maintains a mental health provider ratio of 390 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Additionally, 18.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 7.7%, slightly above the state average of 7.0% but below the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 77 per 100,000 residents, roughly consistent with national trends. 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.