Oconto County Health Data
Oconto County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.5 per 100K
Dentists
17.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.2
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 Oconto County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Oconto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.0% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.1% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Oconto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% | 27.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Oconto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.8% | 78.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Oconto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.9% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Oconto County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Oconto County mental health provider ratio significantly below national median
Health data brief for Oconto County, Wisconsin.
Oconto County has 53 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This availability of specialized providers is a distinct data point for the county. The primary care provider ratio also sits below the national median at 31 per 100,000 residents. Despite these provider ratios, the county's uninsured rate of 6.2% is lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in Oconto County is 78.5 years, which is higher than both the state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Poor or fair health is reported by 17.1% of the population, which matches the national average. 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.