Waushara County Health Data
Waushara County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
156
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.2%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.2 per 100K
Dentists
8.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.2
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 Waushara County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Waushara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.1% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Waushara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Waushara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.1% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.1% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Waushara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.5% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Waushara 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
Waushara County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Waushara County, Wisconsin.
Waushara County has 28 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also reports that 19.2% of residents are in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national figure of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 77.6 years, which is nearly equal to the national average of 77 years and slightly lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.8%, higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national average. Mental health provider access shows 156 providers per 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 250. 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.