Wood County Health Data
Wood County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
138
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
199
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.9%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 137.7 per 100K
Dentists
9.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.6
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 Wood County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.2% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.0% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.1% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.3% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wood 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
Wood County Primary Care Provider Density Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Wood County, Wisconsin.
Wood County has 138 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 70 per 100,000. However, the life expectancy for the county is 77.1 years, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years but slightly higher than the national average of 77 years. The percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health is 16.9%, very close to the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.8%, lower than the state average of 7.0% and the 10% national average. For mental health care, the county has 199 providers per 100,000 people, which is below 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.