Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
95/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.6 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
148
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.7%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.3 per 100K
Dentists
8.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.2
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.6% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.2% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.5% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 5.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.9% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 72.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 7.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.5% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.4% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington 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
Washington County Reports Low Uninsured Rate Relative to National Average
Health data brief for Washington County, Wisconsin.
In Washington County, 4.3% of the population lacks health insurance, a rate lower than the Wisconsin state average of 7.0% and less than half of the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 79.6 years, which is longer than the state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The rate of residents reporting poor or fair health is 12.7%, lower than the national figure of 17%. Provider ratios show 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 148 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. 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.