Pierce County
WisconsinFIPS 55093
Pop. 42,2121 HospitalSVI 0.02RUCC 1 (Metro)
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Pierce County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.6% | 9.1% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.7% | 39.2% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.1% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.8 | 6.5 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 5,140.352 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
20
Primary Care Physicians
46.5 per 100k
20
NPs & PAs
46.5 per 100k
20
Dentists
18
Hospital Beds
0.4 per 1,000
$11,191.81
Medicare Per Capita
1583.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Pierce County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 33.8% | — | |
| Depression | 23.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.9% | — | |
| COPD | 6.1% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 15.4% | — | |
| Disability | 27.9% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 25.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 6.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.02
Socioeconomic Status0.04
Household Composition & Disability0.01
Minority Status & Language0.19
Housing Type & Transportation0.33
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Hospitals in Pierce County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls | 25 | CAH |
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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.