WI · Healthcare shortage profile
Burnett County, WI
Home to 16,526 residents, with 9 active HRSA shortage designations.
- Active HPSAs
- 9
- Population
- 16,526
- Peak shortage score
- 22.0
- MUA Index
- 56.2
Heavy-burden verdict
According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Burnett County carries a heavier shortage burden than most US counties - 9 active HPSA designations, more than 75% of the 3,289 real US counties, with primary care the deepest gap.
- 9
- Active HPSA designations
- 3
- Dental shortages
- 22
- Peak severity score (of 26)
- Top 25%
- US counties by volume
Burnett County vs. every real US county
Total active HPSA designations, including counties with none
9 Top 25% higher than 75% of 3,289 real US counties
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Source HRSA Data Warehouse, designated HPSAs · 2026
State peer position. Burnett County falls in the upper quarter of WI counties by active-designation volume, at rank 14 of 71. Ties share a rank; the comparison uses the same current designated records as the national chart.
Healthcare shortage designations from HRSA. FIPS: 55013. Population: 16,526.
Medically Underserved Area
Peak severity scores
Current designated records only. Scores range 0–25 (primary/mental health), 0–26 (dental). Higher = greater need.
Highest-severity HPSA designations
All 9 active (designated) HPSAs in Burnett County, ranked by HRSA shortage score.
| Name | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| St. Croix Tribal Health Center | dental | 22.0 |
| Burnett County | mental_health | 18.0 |
| LI - Burnett County | primary_care | 16.0 |
| St. Croix Tribal Health Center | mental_health | 16.0 |
| Burnett Medical Ctr Clinic | mental_health | 16.0 |
| LI - Burnett County | dental | 16.0 |
| Burnett Medical Ctr Clinic | primary_care | 15.0 |
| St. Croix Tribal Health Center | primary_care | 14.0 |
| Burnett Medical Ctr Clinic | dental | 13.0 |
Heavy-burden reading for Burnett County
Dental care carries Burnett County's deepest shortage reading, 22.0 on HRSA's 0–26 dental scale, past the 17-point line HRSA uses to open National Health Service Corps placement and enhanced Medicare reimbursement. Primary care reads 16.0 of 25; Mental health reads 18.0 of 25. The county also sits inside a Medically Underserved Area, indexed at 56.2, and the lower the index, the greater the measured need.
Volume places Burnett County above 75% of real US counties (9 active designations: 3 primary care, 3 mental health, 3 dental). Peak severity on the current designated set is 22.0. The table on this page lists the highest-severity records first so a reader can see which named facilities, geographies, or population groups drive that burden without treating the county total as a personal appointment forecast.
Burnett County falls in the upper quarter of WI counties by active-designation volume, at rank 14 of 71. Heavy-burden counties are where NHSC placement, Community Health Center grant geography, and related federal instruments concentrate; eligibility still follows the designated area and provider type, not the county boundary alone.
Burnett County designations by care type
Active Health Professional Shortage Area designations in the county, by provider category (high-priority disciplines emphasized).
- Mental health
Mental health
3 designations
- Dental
Dental
3 designations
Source: HRSA Data Warehouse, Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) + Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) HPSA primary-care, mental-health, and dental designations for Burnett County, WI · 2026 HRSA designation data updated quarterly; HPSA scores 0-25 (primary/mental) and 0-26 (dental); higher = greater shortage severity. Coverage tiers from U.S. Census ACS PUMS + KFF state tracker.
Acting on a heavy-burden county
Burnett County's shortage designations unlock specific federal programs and comparisons, here is how to act on them.
- Burnett County's 9 active designations make providers here eligible for National Health Service Corps loan repayment, estimate the award and service terms. NHSC estimator
- See how the county's primary care burden compares with the rest of WI before you draw conclusions from a single score. WI overview
- Check whether an area clears HRSA's 3,500:1 population-to-provider threshold with the provider-to-population ratio behind an HPSA score. HPSA ratio checker
HPSA scores describe shortage severity within HRSA's designation criteria, not the availability of any individual provider. For a specific appointment, contact a provider or your insurer; use HRSA's current tools to verify a designation.
Counties With a Similar Dental Shortage Score
Other U.S. counties whose active HRSA dental HPSA score is closest to Burnett County's 22.0. This compares the designation score only, not local appointment availability or care quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burnett County a Medically Underserved Area?
Yes, Burnett County is designated as a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) by HRSA. The MUA Index for this county is 56.2. MUA designation qualifies the area for enhanced federal funding and provider incentive programs.
How many healthcare shortage areas does Burnett County have?
Burnett County, WI has 9 Health Professional Shortage Area designations: 3 in primary care, 3 in mental health, and 3 in dental care, according to HRSA data.
What does Burnett County's HPSA score of 22.0 mean?
22.0 in dental care clears 17, HRSA's high-priority line, which is what makes providers here eligible for NHSC placement and enhanced reimbursement.
What healthcare providers are needed in Burnett County?
Based on HRSA shortage designations, Burnett County needs additional providers in primary care (family physicians, internists, pediatricians), mental health (psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers), and dental care (dentists, dental hygienists). The National Health Service Corps offers loan repayment and scholarship programs for providers who serve in designated shortage areas.
Which federal programs do Burnett County's designations unlock?
Burnett County's 9 active designations open NHSC placement, Community Health Center grants, the Medicare bonus and J-1 waivers, but eligibility follows the designated area and provider type, not the county line.
How does Burnett County compare to other counties in WI?
Burnett County has 9 total HPSA designations with a peak shortage score of 22.0. You can compare shortage levels across all counties in WI on the state overview page, or view national county rankings to see where Burnett County stands relative to the rest of the country.
Learn More About Healthcare Shortages
Source: HRSA Data Warehouse. FIPS: 55013. PlainHealthAccess is not affiliated with HRSA or any government agency.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the HRSA Data Warehouse. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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