Rusk County Health Data
Rusk County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 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
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.6 per 100K
Dentists
7.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.2
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 Rusk County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rusk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rusk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rusk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.1% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rusk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.1% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rusk County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rusk County mental health provider ratio significantly lower than median
Health data brief for Rusk County, Wisconsin.
Rusk County has 71 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 76.3 years, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Among adults, 17.4% report being in poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, which is higher than the Wisconsin average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Regarding medical access, there are 50 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70. These data points provide an overview of the region's current health landscape. 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.