Brown County Health Data
Brown County, Wisconsin
Health Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
262
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Brown County, Wisconsin
Life expectancy exceeds U.S. average
Brown County residents live to 78.7 years on average, nearly a full year longer than the U.S. life expectancy of roughly 78 years. With 15.3% reporting poor or fair health—below national averages—the county demonstrates above-average population health.
Above Wisconsin's health average
At 78.7 years, Brown County's life expectancy exceeds Wisconsin's 77.8-year average by nearly a year, ranking it among the state's stronger performers. The 15.3% poor/fair health rate reinforces this advantage, placing the county solidly in the upper tier statewide.
Outpaces adjacent counties
Brown County's 78.7-year life expectancy and 15.3% poor/fair health rate both outperform neighboring Door, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties. As Wisconsin's fourth-largest county, this urban advantage helps deliver better health outcomes.
Solid access drives positive outcomes
Brown County offers 69 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 262 mental health providers—both above state averages. With a 6.6% uninsured rate below the state average of 7%, most residents have healthcare access, supporting the county's strong life expectancy.
Keep your coverage strong
6.6% of Brown County residents remain uninsured, slightly below the state average. Ensure your family is covered by exploring BadgerCare+, marketplace plans, and employer options.
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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.