Vilas County Health Data
Vilas County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
105
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.3%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.3 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
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 Vilas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Vilas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.4% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Vilas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Vilas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.9% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.2% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Vilas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.9% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Vilas County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Vilas County Below Wisconsin State Average
Health data brief for Vilas County, Wisconsin.
Vilas County reports a life expectancy of 76.5 years, which is shorter than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 72 primary care providers per 100,000 people, roughly matching the national median of 70, but only 105 mental health providers per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 9.2%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but remains below the national average of 10%. About 16.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a rate that is lower than the national average of 17%. These figures are based on data from the CDC and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. 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.