Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
251
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.8 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.0
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 Monroe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.0% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.4% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.5% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.8% | 64.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.2% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.1% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Monroe County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Monroe County uninsured rate exceeds Wisconsin state average
Health data brief for Monroe County, Wisconsin.
In Monroe County, 8.6% of the population is uninsured, a figure that exceeds the Wisconsin state average of 7.0%. While this rate is lower than the national average of 10%, it remains a key differentiator for the county's demographic profile. Data from the CDC and HHS show that the county has 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is just below the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio of mental health providers is 251 per 100,000, aligning closely with the national benchmark of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 76.9 years, slightly lower than the state average of 77.8 years. Furthermore, 15.7% of residents report poor or fair health, which is better than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.