Sauk County Health Data
Sauk County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
101
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
202
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.3%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 100.5 per 100K
Dentists
7.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.6
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 Sauk County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sauk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sauk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sauk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.9% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.7% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sauk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.3% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sauk 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
Sauk County primary care ratio surpasses 100 per 100K
Health data brief for Sauk County, Wisconsin.
Sauk County has 101 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is notably higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In terms of longevity, the county life expectancy is 77.7 years, which is just below the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years but higher than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 7.6%, which is higher than the Wisconsin average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. About 17.3% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, slightly exceeding the national average of 17%. The mental health provider ratio is 202 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. These figures represent health and provider data from federal agencies. 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.