Buffalo County Health Data
Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Health Score
88/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.7 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Life expectancy leads national peers
Buffalo County residents live to 81.7 years on average—nearly 4 years longer than the U.S. life expectancy of roughly 78 years. With just 14.7% reporting poor or fair health, the county ranks among America's healthiest communities.
Tops Wisconsin's life expectancy rankings
At 81.7 years, Buffalo County has the highest life expectancy in Wisconsin, exceeding the state average of 77.8 years by nearly 4 years. This exceptional outcome places the county among the nation's healthiest regions.
Dramatically outperforms surrounding areas
Buffalo County's 81.7-year life expectancy far exceeds neighboring Trempealeau, Jackson, and Pepin counties by 2-6 years. This regional health advantage is one of Wisconsin's most striking geographic disparities, suggesting unique protective factors in Buffalo.
Exceptional health despite provider gaps
Buffalo County has just 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and only 15 mental health providers per 100,000—among Wisconsin's lowest ratios. Yet with a 6.4% uninsured rate and 81.7-year life expectancy, the county achieves remarkable health outcomes suggesting strong community factors beyond provider supply.
Maintain Buffalo's health advantage
6.4% of Buffalo County residents lack health insurance, below state average. Continue supporting the county's exceptional health trajectory by ensuring your family has coverage through BadgerCare+ or marketplace plans.
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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.