Trempealeau County
WisconsinFIPS 55121
Pop. 30,7602 HospitalsSVI 0.20RUCC 8 (Rural)
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Trempealeau County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.9% | 9.1% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 39.1% | 39.2% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.6% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.6 | 6.5 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,004.777 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
8
Primary Care Physicians
25.9 per 100k
32
NPs & PAs
103.6 per 100k
8
Dentists
63
Hospital Beds
2.0 per 1,000
$11,043.71
Medicare Per Capita
1311.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Trempealeau County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 41.6% | — | |
| Depression | 23.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.1% | — | |
| COPD | 7.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.6% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 18.8% | — | |
| Disability | 30.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 29.2% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.20
Socioeconomic Status0.18
Household Composition & Disability0.42
Minority Status & Language0.35
Housing Type & Transportation0.21
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Hospitals in Trempealeau County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gundersen Tri-county Hospital and Clinics | Whitehall | 25 | CAHRural |
| Mayo Clinic Health System-oakridge | Osseo | 18 | CAHRural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Skemp Medical Center | 2011 | Converted |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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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.