Price County Health Data
Price County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 14.2 per 100K
Dentists
7.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.2
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 Price County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Price | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.6% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Price | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Price | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Price | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.9% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Price County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Price County primary care ratio significantly trails national median
Health data brief for Price County, Wisconsin.
Price County has 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county mental health provider ratio is also lower than the national median of 250, standing at 99 per 100,000. Despite these provider figures, the life expectancy for county residents is 78.4 years, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Adult health status indicators show that 16.1% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.1%, higher than the Wisconsin average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. These statistics are sourced from federal health records. 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.