Waupaca County Health Data
Waupaca County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
107
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.2 per 100K
Dentists
11.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.7
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 Waupaca County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Waupaca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.5% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Waupaca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 27.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Waupaca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.6% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 82.7% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Waupaca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.3% | 34.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Waupaca County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Waupaca County Mental Health Provider Density Below National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
Waupaca County has 107 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 76.5 years, shorter than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. For primary care, the county has 58 providers per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 15.3%, while the national figure is 17%. The uninsured rate in Waupaca County is 6.5%, which is lower than the state average of 7.0% and the 10% national average. 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.