Wood County
WisconsinFIPS 55141
Pop. 74,2073 HospitalsSVI 0.18RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Wood County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.0% | 9.1% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.9% | 39.2% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.8% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 13.8 | 6.5 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,716.27 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
102
Primary Care Physicians
138.0 per 100k
200
NPs & PAs
270.5 per 100k
67
Dentists
326
Hospital Beds
4.4 per 1,000
$10,118.71
Medicare Per Capita
1818.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Wood County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.6% | — | |
| Obesity | 40.4% | — | |
| Depression | 23.1% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.0% | — | |
| COPD | 7.8% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.9% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 19.1% | — | |
| Disability | 32.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 28.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.0% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.18
Socioeconomic Status0.17
Household Composition & Disability0.35
Minority Status & Language0.24
Housing Type & Transportation0.26
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 Wood County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital | Wisconsin Rapids | 99 | Rural |
| Marshfield Medical Center | Marshfield | 504 | Rural |
| Norwood Health Center | Marshfield | 16 | Rural |
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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.