Clark County Health Data

Clark County, Wisconsin

Health Score

41/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

76.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

20.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.8 yr

State avg 77.8 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

20.0%

State avg 7.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

20

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

63

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Clark County, Wisconsin

Clark faces health headwinds

At 76.8 years, Clark County's life expectancy lags the U.S. average of 76.4 years by only a sliver, but the county's 18.7% poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds the national 18%, signaling underlying health challenges. The 20% uninsured rate—nearly triple Wisconsin's 7.0%—is a critical barrier to healthcare access.

Among Wisconsin's lowest

Clark ranks near the bottom of Wisconsin counties on life expectancy and uninsured rate; at 20% uninsured, it's drastically worse than the state's 7.0% average. This coverage gap directly impacts residents' ability to manage chronic conditions and access preventive care.

Struggling relative to peers

Clark's 76.8-year life expectancy is the lowest among its regional neighbors, trailing Chippewa by 2 years and Crawford by nearly 2. With only 20 primary care providers per 100K—the lowest in this cohort—residents face substantial travel and scheduling barriers.

Coverage crisis threatens health

One in five Clark County residents (20%) are uninsured, meaning they delay care, skip prescriptions, and avoid preventive checkups due to cost. Even mental health services at 63 per 100K fall below rural averages, leaving residents isolated from both primary and behavioral health support.

Clark needs coverage now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Clark County, WI?
Clark County has a health score of 41/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #71 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Clark County?
Life expectancy in Clark County is 76.8 years. The Wisconsin state average is 77.8 years, making Clark County below the state average.
How does Clark County health compare to the Wisconsin average?
Clark County's health score of 41/100 is below the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Life expectancy is 76.8 years vs. the state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 20.0% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Clark County?
Key health factors for Clark County include: life expectancy (76.8 years), uninsured rate (20.0%), and primary care physician access (20:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 63:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Clark County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 41/100 ("Below Average"), Clark County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Wisconsin. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.8 years. 20.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Clark County?
Clark County's health score of 41/100 is below the Wisconsin average of 74/100. The uninsured rate of 20.0% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.