Polk County
WisconsinFIPS 55095
Pop. 44,9773 HospitalsSVI 0.07RUCC 8 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Polk County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.0% | 9.1% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.0% | 39.2% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.1% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.9 | 6.5 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,642.129 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
34
Primary Care Physicians
74.3 per 100k
44
NPs & PAs
96.1 per 100k
26
Dentists
57
Hospital Beds
1.3 per 1,000
$10,399.44
Medicare Per Capita
1486.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Polk County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.7% | — | |
| Obesity | 36.0% | — | |
| Depression | 22.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.1% | — | |
| COPD | 7.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.6% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.9% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 18.1% | — | |
| Disability | 31.6% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 27.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.07
Socioeconomic Status0.16
Household Composition & Disability0.10
Minority Status & Language0.09
Housing Type & Transportation0.13
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Polk County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amery Hospital & Clinic | Amery | 25 | CAHRural |
| Ladd Memorial Hospital | Osceola | 23 | CAHRural |
| St Croix Regional Medical Center | Saint Croix Falls | 25 | CAHRural |
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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.