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Grant County, WI
Home to 51,938 residents, with 31 active HRSA shortage designations.
- Active HPSAs
- 31
- Population
- 51,938
- Peak shortage score
- 21.0
- MUA Index
- 60.7
Heavy-burden verdict
According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Grant County ranks among the most underserved counties in the country - 31 active HPSA designations, more than 98% of the 3,289 real US counties, with mental health the deepest gap.
- 31
- Active HPSA designations
- 11
- Mental-health shortages
- 21
- Peak severity score (of 26)
- Top 2%
- US counties by volume
Grant County vs. every real US county
Total active HPSA designations, including counties with none
31 Top 2% higher than 98% of 3,289 real US counties
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Source HRSA Data Warehouse, designated HPSAs · 2026
State peer position. Grant County sits among the top three county rank positions in WI, at rank 2 of 71. Ties share a rank; the comparison uses the same current designated records as the national chart.
Healthcare shortage designations from HRSA. FIPS: 55043. Population: 51,938.
Single high-priority discipline
Grant County's only high-priority (≥17) footprint is mental health
Current HRSA Data Warehouse rows attribute 11 active mental health designations to Grant County , with a peak score of 21.0. Other care categories may still be designated here, but none of them clear HRSA's high-priority score line of 17 on the current release, NHSC and related instruments concentrate on the mental health records.
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 31 active (designated) HPSAs in Grant County, ranked by HRSA shortage score.
| Name | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| CF-Wisconsin Secure Program Facility | mental_health | 21.0 |
| Wisconsin Secure Program Correction Facility | mental_health | 21.0 |
| Grant Regional Community Clinic Cassville | mental_health | 17.0 |
| Gundersen Boscobel Area Hsptl And Clinics Muscoda | mental_health | 17.0 |
| Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital And Clinics | mental_health | 17.0 |
| Gundersen Boscobel Area Hsptl & Clinics Fennimore | mental_health | 16.0 |
| Southwest Health Platteville Clinic | mental_health | 16.0 |
| Potosi Tennyson Medical Clinic | mental_health | 16.0 |
| Upland Hills Health Clinic Montfort | mental_health | 16.0 |
| Grant Regional Community Clinic | mental_health | 16.0 |
| Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital And Clinics | primary_care | 15.0 |
| Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital And Clinics | dental | 15.0 |
| LI - Grant County | dental | 15.0 |
| Gundersen Boscobel Area Hsptl & Clinics Fennimore | dental | 15.0 |
| Upland Hills Health Clinic Montfort | dental | 15.0 |
| Gundersen Boscobel Area Hsptl And Clinics Muscoda | dental | 15.0 |
| Grant Regional Community Clinic Cassville | dental | 15.0 |
| LI-Grant County | primary_care | 14.0 |
| Grant County | mental_health | 14.0 |
| Potosi Tennyson Medical Clinic | primary_care | 13.0 |
| Grant Regional Community Clinic Cassville | primary_care | 13.0 |
| Grant Regional Community Clinic | primary_care | 13.0 |
| Southwest Health Platteville Clinic | primary_care | 13.0 |
| Gundersen Boscobel Area Hsptl And Clinics Muscoda | primary_care | 13.0 |
| Gundersen Boscobel Area Hsptl & Clinics Fennimore | primary_care | 13.0 |
| Southwest Health Platteville Clinic | dental | 13.0 |
| Potosi Tennyson Medical Clinic | dental | 13.0 |
| Upland Hills Health Clinic Montfort | primary_care | 11.0 |
| Grant Regional Community Clinic | dental | 11.0 |
| CF-Wisconsin Secure Program Facility | primary_care | 6.0 |
| Wisconsin Secure Program Facility | dental | 6.0 |
Heavy-burden reading for Grant County
Grant County's severest measured gap is in mental health, scored 21.0 of 25, past the 17-point line HRSA uses to open National Health Service Corps placement and enhanced Medicare reimbursement. Primary care reads 15.0 of 25; Dental care reads 15.0 of 26. The county also sits inside a Medically Underserved Area, indexed at 60.7, and the lower the index, the greater the measured need.
Volume places Grant County above 98% of real US counties (31 active designations: 10 primary care, 11 mental health, 10 dental). Peak severity on the current designated set is 21.0. 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.
Grant County sits among the top three county rank positions in WI, at rank 2 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.
Acting on Grant County's high-priority mental health
Grant County's shortage designations unlock specific federal programs and comparisons, here is how to act on them.
- Grant County's high-priority mental health designations are where NHSC placement geography concentrates, estimate the award and service terms. NHSC estimator
- See how the county's mental health burden compares with the rest of WI before drawing conclusions from a single score. WI overview
- Check the provider-to-population ratio behind an HPSA score against HRSA's designation thresholds. 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 Mental Health Shortage Score
Other U.S. counties whose active HRSA mental-health HPSA score is closest to Grant County's 21.0. This compares the designation score only, not local appointment availability or care quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grant County a Medically Underserved Area?
Yes, Grant County is designated as a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) by HRSA. The MUA Index for this county is 60.7. MUA designation qualifies the area for enhanced federal funding and provider incentive programs.
How many healthcare shortage areas does Grant County have?
Grant County, WI has 31 Health Professional Shortage Area designations: 10 in primary care, 11 in mental health, and 10 in dental care, according to HRSA data.
What does Grant County's HPSA score of 21.0 mean?
21.0 in mental health 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 Grant County?
Based on HRSA shortage designations, Grant 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 Grant County's designations unlock?
Grant County's 31 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 Grant County compare to other counties in WI?
Grant County has 31 total HPSA designations with a peak shortage score of 21.0. You can compare shortage levels across all counties in WI on the state overview page, or view national county rankings to see where Grant County stands relative to the rest of the country.
Next read: The Mental-Health Provider Shortage · WI state overview · NHSC loan repayment
Source: HRSA Data Warehouse. FIPS: 55043. 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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