Walworth County Health Data
Walworth County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
149
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.7%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.1 per 100K
Dentists
8.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.6
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 Walworth County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Walworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.8% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Walworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Walworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.1% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.2% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Walworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.1% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Walworth 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
Walworth County Faces Fewer Primary Care Providers than National Median
Health data brief for Walworth County, Wisconsin.
In Walworth County, there are 43 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Meanwhile, the life expectancy for the county is 78.0 years, slightly longer than the Wisconsin state figure of 77.8 years and the national figure of 77 years. About 13.7% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.8%, which is higher than the Wisconsin average of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national average. Access to mental health care shows a ratio of 149 providers per 100,000 people, which is below the national median of 250 providers. 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.