St. Croix County Health Data
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
95/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
189
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.5%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.6 per 100K
Dentists
8.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.3
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 St. Croix County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | St. Croix | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | St. Croix | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.4% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | St. Croix | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 74.0% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 9.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.2% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | St. Croix | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.5% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.3% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare St. Croix County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
St. Croix County Reports Low Poor and Fair Health Rates
Health data brief for St. Croix County, Wisconsin.
St. Croix County reports that 11.5% of its population is in poor or fair health, a rate notably lower than the national average of 17%. This health status data is accompanied by an uninsured rate of 4.8%, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for county residents is 79.8 years, which is higher than the state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Provider availability in the county includes 53 primary care providers per 100,000 people and 189 mental health providers per 100,000 people. Both ratios are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. These figures are maintained by the CDC and the U.S. Census Bureau. 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.