Pierce County Health Data
Pierce County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.7%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.6 per 100K
Dentists
11.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.4
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 Pierce County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.1% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.5% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pierce County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pierce County primary care ratio below national and state trends
Health data brief for Pierce County, Wisconsin.
Pierce County has 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider availability stands out against other county metrics. Despite this, the county has an uninsured rate of 5.0%, which is lower than both the Wisconsin average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. The life expectancy in Pierce County is 79.8 years, exceeding the state average of 77.8 and the national average of 77. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 81 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. Additionally, 14.7% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to 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.