WI · Healthcare shortage profile
Dodge County, WI
Home to 89,396 residents, with 8 active HRSA shortage designations.
- Active HPSAs
- 8
- Population
- 89,396
- Peak shortage score
- 12.0
- MUA Index
- -
Heavy-burden verdict
According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Dodge County carries a heavier shortage burden than most US counties - 8 active HPSA designations, more than 73% of the 3,289 real US counties, with primary care the deepest gap.
- 8
- Active HPSA designations
- 3
- Primary-care shortages
- 12
- Peak severity score (of 26)
- Top 27%
- US counties by volume
Corpus placement
Designated volume without a high-priority score
According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Dodge County carries 8 active designations, above 73% of real US counties. None of those scores clear HRSA's high-priority line of 17 on this release, so the page leads with severity reading rather than a national distribution chart.
State peer position. Dodge County falls in the upper half of WI counties by active-designation volume, at rank 21 of 71. Ties share a rank.
Computed from current designated HPSA rows for every five-digit county FIPS. See the placement methodology.
Healthcare shortage designations from HRSA. FIPS: 55027. Population: 89,396.
Below high-priority line
Dodge County is designated, but no active score clears 17
8 active designations sit on this FIPS (3 primary care, 3 mental health, 2 dental), and the peak severity is 12.0. That is a formal shortage footprint without HRSA's high-priority (≥17) tier, so NHSC placement geography is usually weaker here than on counties whose lead score clears the line.
Peak severity scores
Current designated records only. No Medically Underserved Area designation covers Dodge County in the current HRSA release, federal support here runs through the HPSA route alone. Scores range 0–25 (primary/mental health), 0–26 (dental). Higher = greater need.
Highest-severity HPSA designations
All 8 active (designated) HPSAs in Dodge County, ranked by HRSA shortage score.
| Name | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| CF-Waupun Correctional Institution | primary_care | 12.0 |
| CF-Fox Lake Correctional Institution | mental_health | 12.0 |
| CF-Waupun Correctional Institution | mental_health | 6.0 |
| CF-Dodge Correctional Institution | mental_health | 6.0 |
| CF-Waupun Correctional Institution | dental | 6.0 |
| CF-Fox Lake Correctional Institution | primary_care | 3.0 |
| CF-Dodge Correctional Institution | primary_care | 3.0 |
| CF-Fox Lake Correctional Institution | dental | 3.0 |
Heavy-burden reading for Dodge County
Dodge County's shortage runs equally deep in primary care and mental health: both scored 12.0 by HRSA, still short of the 17-point priority line, though the designation itself is formal. Dental care reads 6.0 of 26. No Medically Underserved Area designation covers Dodge County, so federal support here runs through the HPSA route alone.
Volume places Dodge County above 73% of real US counties (8 active designations: 3 primary care, 3 mental health, 2 dental). Peak severity on the current designated set is 12.0. 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.
Dodge County falls in the upper half of WI counties by active-designation volume, at rank 21 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many healthcare shortage areas does Dodge County have?
Dodge County, WI has 8 Health Professional Shortage Area designations: 3 in primary care, 3 in mental health, and 2 in dental care, according to HRSA data.
Is Dodge County a Medically Underserved Area?
Dodge County does not currently have a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) designation from HRSA. However, the county may still have individual HPSA designations for specific provider types.
What does Dodge County's HPSA score of 12.0 mean?
12.0 in primary care and mental health falls under 17, so the shortage is formally designated but outside HRSA's high-priority tier.
What healthcare providers are needed in Dodge County?
Based on HRSA shortage designations, Dodge 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 Dodge County's designations unlock?
Dodge County's 8 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 Dodge County compare to other counties in WI?
Dodge County has 8 total HPSA designations with a peak shortage score of 12.0. You can compare shortage levels across all counties in WI on the state overview page, or view national county rankings to see where Dodge County stands relative to the rest of the country.
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Source: HRSA Data Warehouse. FIPS: 55027. 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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.