Vernon County Health Data
Vernon County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
104
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
173
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 103.5 per 100K
Dentists
3.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.9
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 Vernon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Vernon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.7% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Vernon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% | 27.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Vernon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.1% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.7% | 78.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Vernon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.3% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Vernon 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
Vernon County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State Average
Health data brief for Vernon County, Wisconsin.
Vernon County has an uninsured rate of 12.4%, which is higher than the Wisconsin average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. In contrast to this rate, the county has 104 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 77.8 years, matching the Wisconsin state average and exceeding the national average of 77 years. About 17.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is identical to the national average of 17%. For mental health, the county has 173 providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 250. These metrics provide a snapshot of healthcare access and status based on federal data sources. 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.