Barron County Health Data
Barron County, Wisconsin
Health Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
101
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
103
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Barron County, Wisconsin
Life expectancy meets national average
Barron County residents live to 77.7 years on average, matching the U.S. life expectancy of roughly 78 years. With 17.2% of adults reporting poor or fair health, the county performs in line with national norms but has clear room for improvement.
Essentially at state average
At 77.7 years, Barron County's life expectancy is nearly identical to Wisconsin's 77.8-year average. This puts the county in the healthy middle of the state's performance—competitive but not leading.
Balanced health profile among peers
Barron County's 77.7-year life expectancy places it solidly in the middle of neighboring counties like Dunn and Polk. The 17.2% poor/fair health rate is comparable to regional averages, suggesting consistent health outcomes across northwestern Wisconsin.
Good provider access supports residents
Barron County offers 101 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 103 mental health providers—both above state averages. With a 7.5% uninsured rate just slightly above the state average of 7%, most residents have a path to regular care.
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About 7.5% of Barron County residents remain uninsured despite solid provider networks. Explore BadgerCare+ and marketplace options to ensure you have health insurance protection.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.