Washburn County Health Data
Washburn County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
96
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
148
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.9%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 95.5 per 100K
Dentists
35.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.9
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 Washburn County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washburn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.1% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washburn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washburn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.9% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washburn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.2% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washburn County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access in Washburn County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Washburn County, Wisconsin.
Washburn County has 148 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 76.0 years, which is shorter than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health stands at 16.9%, nearly mirroring the national figure of 17%. For primary care, the county has 96 providers per 100,000 residents, a higher ratio than the national median of 70. The uninsured rate is 8.4%, higher than the Wisconsin average of 7.0% but remains lower than the 10% national average. 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.