St. Croix County Health Data

St. Croix County, Wisconsin

CDC County Health Rankings

Health 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

MeasureSt. CroixState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity35.5%38.9%37.6%3.4 pts better than state
Diabetes8.1%9.7%11.2%1.6 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure28.2%29.5%33.5%1.3 pts better than state
Depression23.3%24.6%24.1%1.3 pts better than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureSt. CroixState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking12.4%15.5%16.3%3.1 pts better than state
Binge Drinking22.6%21.4%17.8%1.2 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity23.1%27.0%27.0%3.9 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureSt. CroixState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup73.9%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

MeasureSt. CroixState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress15.5%17.3%18.6%1.8 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration31.3%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Poor/fair health rate

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.

Get Care in St. Croix County, Wisconsin

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Hudson Hospital

ER
5/5
(715) 531-6000
405 Stageline Road, Hudson, WI 54016
Critical Access HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Westfields Hospital and Clinic

ER
4/5
(715) 246-2101
535 Hospital Rd, New Richmond, WI 54017
Critical Access HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Western Wisconsin Health

ER
Not rated by CMS
(715) 684-1111
730 10th Ave, Baldwin, WI 54002
Critical Access HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of St. Croix County, WI?
St. Croix County has a health score of 95/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #5 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in St. Croix County?
Life expectancy in St. Croix County is 79.8 years. The Wisconsin state average is 77.8 years, making St. Croix County above the state average.
How does St. Croix County health compare to the Wisconsin average?
St. Croix County's health score of 95/100 is above the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Life expectancy is 79.8 years vs. the state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 4.8% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect St. Croix County?
Key health factors for St. Croix County include: life expectancy (79.8 years), uninsured rate (4.8%), and primary care physician access (53:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 189:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is St. Croix County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 95/100 ("Excellent"), St. Croix County is one of the healthier counties in Wisconsin. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.8 years. 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is St. Croix County healthier than the Wisconsin average?
St. Croix County's health score of 95/100 exceeds the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. St. Croix County has better primary care access (53:1 ratio) than the state average (65:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.