Low Birth-weight (2015–2024)

Definition

These data represent the number and percent of babies born at low birth-weights. Low birth-weight is defined as a birth in which the newborn child weighs less than 5. pounds (2,500 grams).

These data may have been influenced by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, starting in 2020.

Data Source

Data are from Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Health, Center for Health Statistics WISH data system: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wish/lbw/index.htm. New data will be loaded when it becomes available by the data provider.

Notes

N.A. (not available) indicates that a county had fewer than five births at low birth-weights that year (but more than 0).

Last Updated

2026-02