Sawyer County Health Data
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
323
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
65.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 76.5 per 100K
Dentists
16.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.9
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 Sawyer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sawyer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sawyer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sawyer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.3% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sawyer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sawyer County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sawyer County Mental Health Provider Availability Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
Sawyer County has 323 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In other access categories, the county reports 77 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is slightly above the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 74.9 years, which is shorter than the national average of 77 years and the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.8%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 17.7% of adults report poor or fair health, a rate that is slightly higher than the national average of 17%. These figures are part of health outcome and access data collected from federal and state reporting agencies. 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.