Burnett County Health Data
Burnett County, Wisconsin
Health Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.2 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
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
111
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Burnett County, Wisconsin
Life expectancy surpasses national average
Burnett County residents live to 79.2 years on average, exceeding the U.S. life expectancy of roughly 78 years. However, 18.1% report poor or fair health—above national averages—suggesting underlying health challenges despite longevity gains.
Above state average but with health concerns
At 79.2 years, Burnett County's life expectancy exceeds Wisconsin's 77.8-year average by 1.4 years, yet the 18.1% poor/fair health rate ranks among the state's highest. This gap suggests residents are living longer but managing chronic conditions.
Mixed performance in north woods region
Burnett's 79.2-year life expectancy falls between stronger-performing Bayfield (79.4) and weaker Ashland (74.0), but its 18.1% poor/fair health rate is the highest in the northern peer group. The county shows longevity gains offset by substantial illness burden.
Sparse provider network challenges access
Burnett County has just 18 primary care providers and 111 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—both well below state averages. A 7.5% uninsured rate compounds these access barriers, leaving many residents without consistent healthcare partnerships.
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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.