Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI

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Population

171,671

0.158% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

Median Age

39.3

Poverty Rate

9.32%

Median Household Income

$59,468

3.67% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$176,800

2.49% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

85,877

0.0942% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI had a population of 172k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $59,468. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI declined from 171,942 to 171,671, a -0.158% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,361 to $59,468, a 3.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.5%), White (Hispanic) (6.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.75%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.67%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.23%). 10.1% of the people in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI speak a non-English language, and 96.5% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI are Medical College of Wisconsin (284 degrees awarded in 2017), Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa (267 degrees), and Milwaukee Career College (169 degrees).

The median property value in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI is $176,800, and the homeownership rate is 56.8%. Most people in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI is 2 cars per household.

Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI borders Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI, Milwaukee City (North) PUMA, WI, Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI, Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI, Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI, and Milwaukee City (North Central) PUMA, WI.

United States Wisconsin

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Wisconsin across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 47.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.5%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.58%). The most partisan county was Menominee County, WI with 78.4% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (47.2%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (3.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 47.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.5%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Wisconsin

47.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Wisconsin

Menominee County, WI
78.4% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Florence County, WI
71.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Dane County, WI
70.2% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Wisconsin was Menominee County, WI with 78.4% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Wisconsin colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI is home to a population of 172k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2018, 6.5% of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (11.2k people).

In 2018, there were 13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (136k people) in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.5k White (Hispanic) and 8.16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI are Spanish (8,121 speakers), German (941 speakers), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (725 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
136k ± 1.23k
White (Hispanic)
10.5k ± 1.04k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.16k ± 1.05k

9.13%

Hispanic Population

15.7k people

9.13% of the people in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI are hispanic (15.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
8,121 speakers (5.02%)
German
941 speakers (0.581%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
725 speakers (0.448%)

10.1% of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was Spanish. 5.02% of the overall population of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI are native Spanish speakers. 0.581% speak German and 0.448% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.5%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

11.2k people

6.57%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

11.3k people

As of 2018, 6.5% of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI residents (11.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was 6.57%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2018, the median age of all people in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was 39.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI residents was 40.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,093 ± 1,116 people
India
1,712 ± 1,011 people
China
846 ± 712 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 2,093 Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI residents, followed by India with 1,712 and China with 846.

Citizenship

96.5%

2018 Citizenship

96.5%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 96.5% of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,246 ± 269
Gulf War (2001-)
1,409 ± 262
Korea
1,230 ± 223

Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI is $59,468. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $101,053, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $88,812 and $83,160.

Males in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,403. The income inequality in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.406, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI employs 85.9k people. The largest industries in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI are Hospitals (7,500 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,149 people), and Construction (4,136 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($114,149), Mail-order houses ($112,623), and Legal services ($111,792).

Wages

Median Household Income

$59,468

2018 value

± $983

3.67%

1 Year Growth

± 2.86%

Households in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI have a median annual income of $59,468, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $57,361 in 2017, which represents a 3.67% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$60,995

Average Male Salary in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI

± $6,461

$51,403

Average Female Salary in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI

± $4,745

In 2017, full-time male employees in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI made 1.19 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI

Asian
$51,430 ± $26,697
White
$50,659 ± $4,157
American Indian
$48,663 ± $36,601

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.406

2017 Wage GINI in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI

0.41

2016 Wage GINI in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI

In 2017, the income inequality in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was 0.406 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.864% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $101,053, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $88,812 and $83,160.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.32% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI (15.8k out of 169k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
11,344 ± 721
Hispanic
2,504 ± 351
Black
2,088 ± 378

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

85.9k

2017 Value

-0.0942%

1 Year decline

± -0.0942%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI declined at a rate of -0.0942%, from 86k employees to 85.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI, are Registered nurses (2,877 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,512 people), and Miscellaneous managers (2,187 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI, by number of employees, are Registered nurses (2,877 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,512 people), and Miscellaneous managers (2,187 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Medical scientists, & life scientists, all other (4.48 times higher than expected), Tool & die makers (3.99 times), and Information security analysts (3.38 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI, by average salary, are Paralegals & legal assistants ($170,770), Chief executives & legislators ($165,035), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($145,936).

Industries

Employment by Industries

85.9k

2017 Value

-0.0942%

1 Year decline

± -0.0942%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI declined at a rate of -0.0942%, from 86k employees to 85.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI, are Hospitals (7,500 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,149 people), and Construction (4,136 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI, by number of employees, are Hospitals (7,500 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,149 people), and Construction (4,136 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI has an unusually high number of Engine, turbine, & power transmission equipment manufacturing (9.81 times higher than expected), Other transportation equipment manufacturing (8.06 times), and Construction, & mining & oil & gas field machinery manufacturing (6.42 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI, by average salary, are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($114,149), Mail-order houses ($112,623), and Legal services ($111,792).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $37.5B, followed by Mixed freight ($28B) and Machinery ($26B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$325B

2015 Value in Wisconsin

$493B

Projected 2045 Value in Wisconsin

51.7% growth

In 2015, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $325B. This is expected to increase 51.7% to $493B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$28.7B
Minnesota
$28.3B
Michigan
$10.2B

In 2015, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $28.7B, followed by Minnesota with $28.3B and Michigan and $10.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI awarded 807 degrees. The student population of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI is skewed towards women, with 878 male students and 1,692 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI are White (537 and 67.5%), followed by Black or African American (102 and 12.8%), Hispanic or Latino (56 and 7.04%), and Asian (51 and 6.41%).

The largest universities in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Medical College of Wisconsin (284 and 35.2%), Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa (267 and 33.1%), and Milwaukee Career College (169 and 20.9%).

The most popular majors in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI are Medicine (196 and 24.3%), Registered Nursing (136 and 16.9%), and Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant (107 and 13.3%).

The median tuition costs in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant
32 degree-majorss awarded
Medical Assistant
26 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
136 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant with 32 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Medical College of Wisconsin
284 degrees awarded
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
267 degrees awarded
Milwaukee Career College
169 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Medical College of Wisconsin with 284 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

173

Degrees Awarded to Men

634

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 173 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI, which is 0.273 times less than the 634 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
537 degrees awarded
Black or African American
102 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
56 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI were to White students. These 537 degrees mean that there were 5.26 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 102 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was $176,800 in 2018, which is 0.77 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $172,500 to $176,800, a 2.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI is 56.8%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$176,800

2018 Median

± $2,062

$172,500

2017 Median

± $1,420

In 2018, the median property value in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI grew to to $176,800 from the previous year's value of $172,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,468

Median Household Income

± $983

76k

Number of Households

± 1,570

In 2018, the median household income of the 76k households in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI grew to $59,468 from the previous year's value of $57,361.

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

56.8%

2018 Homeownership

57.5%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 56.8% of the housing units in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.39% of the workforce in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
84.2%
Carpooled
7.24%
Worked At Home
3.66%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was Drove Alone (84.2%), followed by those who Carpooled (7.24%) and those who Worked At Home (3.66%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

95.3% of the population of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 59.6% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.25% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Wisconsin was $8,702 in 2014. This is a 6.26% increase from the previous year ($8,189).

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1247 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.565% increase from the previous year (1240 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1516 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 560 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Adams County and Menominee County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (13.1%). Additionally, Menominee County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

1,247 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,247 patients per year. This represents a 0.565% increase from the previous year (1,240 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wisconsin in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

$8,702

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Wisconsin

$5,159

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,057

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,608

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Wisconsin (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.26%, from $8,189 to $8,702.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.72%

Uninsured

59.6%

Employer Coverage

11.2%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI declined by 23.7% from 6.18% to 4.72%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.