Waukesha County Health Data
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
97/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
140
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
315
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.2%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 140.2 per 100K
Dentists
12.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.3
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 Waukesha County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Waukesha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.4% | 24.6% | 24.1% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Waukesha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.4% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.6% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 7.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Waukesha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.4% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 72.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 83.6% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Waukesha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.5% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Waukesha 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
Waukesha County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Figures
Health data brief for Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
Life expectancy in Waukesha County is 80.3 years, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports an uninsured rate of 3.9%, which is lower than the 7.0% state average and the 10% national figure. Health provider ratios in the county are higher than national medians, with 140 primary care providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70, and 315 mental health providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Additionally, 12.2% of adults report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national figure of 17%. 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.