Fond du Lac County
WisconsinFIPS 55039
Pop. 104,1543 HospitalsSVI 0.19RUCC 3 (Metro)Dental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Fond du Lac County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.0% | 9.1% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 41.7% | 39.2% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.6% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.8 | 6.5 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,377.147 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
52
Primary Care Physicians
50.0 per 100k
196
NPs & PAs
188.6 per 100k
83
Dentists
159
Hospital Beds
1.5 per 1,000
$10,501.76
Medicare Per Capita
1449.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Fond du Lac County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.4% | — | |
| Obesity | 44.1% | — | |
| Depression | 24.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.0% | — | |
| COPD | 7.0% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.2% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.9% | — | |
| Disability | 31.9% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 29.2% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.19
Socioeconomic Status0.09
Household Composition & Disability0.18
Minority Status & Language0.36
Housing Type & Transportation0.56
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
✓
Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Fond du Lac County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac County Acute Psych Unit | Fond Du Lac | 25 | |
| Ssm Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon | 18 | CAH |
| Ssm Health St Agnes Hospital-fond Du Lac | Fond Du Lac | 151 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.