Bayfield County Health Data
Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Health Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
239
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Life expectancy exceeds national norms
At 79.4 years, Bayfield County residents live notably longer than the U.S. average of roughly 78 years. Just 14.7% report poor or fair health—well below national averages—suggesting the county supports healthy aging effectively.
Among Wisconsin's healthiest counties
Bayfield County's 79.4-year life expectancy ranks 1.6 years above Wisconsin's 77.8-year average, placing it among the state's top performers. The 14.7% poor/fair health rate reinforces this strength, indicating above-average health outcomes statewide.
Outperforms surrounding regions significantly
Bayfield's 79.4-year life expectancy and 14.7% poor/fair health rate both outpace neighboring Ashland and Burnett counties substantially. This strong performance stands out in the northwest Wisconsin region despite modest population size.
Mental health strength offsets provider gaps
Bayfield County has just 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below state averages—but compensates with 239 mental health providers per 100,000, well above typical levels. An 8.1% uninsured rate creates some access barriers despite good mental health infrastructure.
Bridge the coverage gap
8.1% of Bayfield County residents lack insurance despite the county's strong health profile overall. Visit healthcare.gov or BadgerCare+ to explore plans and ensure continuous coverage.
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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.