Taylor County Health Data
Taylor County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.2 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
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
125
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.1 per 100K
Dentists
20.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.0
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 Taylor County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.1% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.3% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.6% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.9% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.4% | 34.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Taylor County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Taylor County Primary Care Provider Ratios Below National Median
Health data brief for Taylor County, Wisconsin.
Taylor County has 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Similarly, the county has 125 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which is exactly half the national median of 250. In terms of health outcomes, life expectancy is 79.2 years, which is longer than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 7.6%, higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Exactly 17.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, matching the national average of 17%. This report summarizes key statistics from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System and the CDC. 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.