Richland County Health Data
Richland County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
151
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 75.5 per 100K
Dentists
11.6
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 Richland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.5% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Richland | 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) | 64.0% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.9% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Richland County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Richland County uninsured rate exceeds state average
Health data brief for Richland County, Wisconsin.
The uninsured rate in Richland County is 7.9%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 7.0% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. The life expectancy for the county is 78.5 years, a figure that is higher than the state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. About 17.1% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is comparable to the national average of 17%. Provider statistics show 76 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 151 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. These numbers are based on data from the CDC and the Census Bureau. 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.