Shawano County Health Data
Shawano County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 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
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
178
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.8 per 100K
Dentists
29.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.8
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 Shawano County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Shawano | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.7% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Shawano | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Shawano | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.8% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Shawano | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.4% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Shawano 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
Shawano County Primary Care Access Trails National Medians
Health data brief for Shawano County, Wisconsin.
Shawano County reports 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability also stands below national benchmarks, with 178 providers per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 250. The county has a life expectancy of 77.6 years, which is higher than the national average of 77 years and slightly lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 7.6%, higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. About 15.9% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. These data points reflect medical provider counts and population health statuses recorded by government 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.