Chippewa County Health Data
Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Health Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 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
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
102
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Chippewa outlives the nation
At 78.8 years, Chippewa County residents live longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years—a full 2.4-year advantage. The county's 14.9% poor/fair health rate also beats the national average of 18%, reflecting a generally healthier population despite rural challenges.
Wisconsin's upper tier
Chippewa ranks above Wisconsin's average life expectancy of 77.8 years, placing it in the state's stronger health performers. The county's 6.4% uninsured rate outpaces Wisconsin's 7.0% average, meaning more residents have coverage.
Steady health amid rural peers
Chippewa's 78.8-year life expectancy matches Crawford County and edges Clark County (76.8 years) by a healthy margin. With 72 primary care providers per 100K residents, Chippewa has solid access compared to Clark's 20 per 100K, though trails Dane's 128 per 100K.
Access and coverage working
Just 6.4% of Chippewa residents lack health insurance, and the county provides 102 mental health providers per 100K—well above many rural comparisons. This combination of coverage and provider availability supports consistent healthcare access for most residents.
Keep Chippewa covered
With strong baseline coverage, now is the time to review your options through the Health Insurance Marketplace or Wisconsin's Medicaid program. Even small improvements in enrollment can strengthen the county's health gains.
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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.