Columbia County Health Data

Columbia County, Wisconsin

Health Score

85/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

78.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

78.5 yr

State avg 77.8 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

State avg 7.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

39

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

143

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Columbia ranks above the nation

Columbia residents live to 78.5 years—2.1 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4—and enjoy a 14.4% poor/fair health rate well below the national 18%. The county's low 6.1% uninsured rate puts most residents in position to manage healthcare actively.

Wisconsin's health leaders

Columbia's 78.5-year life expectancy exceeds Wisconsin's 77.8-year average, and its 6.1% uninsured rate beats the state's 7.0%. The county punches above its weight in health outcomes and coverage equity.

Strong health, provider gaps

Columbia's 78.5-year life expectancy places it among the healthiest in its peer group, but at 39 primary care providers per 100K, residents may face wait times compared to Chippewa's 72 or Crawford's 75. Mental health support is robust at 143 per 100K, offsetting primary care constraints.

Coverage strong, access mixed

With 6.1% uninsured, Columbia has excellent coverage—among the best in the state—and residents benefit from strong mental health infrastructure at 143 providers per 100K. However, primary care availability at 39 per 100K means some patients may need to travel or wait for appointments.

Maintain Columbia's momentum

Columbia's strong coverage rates show what's possible; if you're uninsured, joining the 94% with coverage through the marketplace or Medicaid strengthens the county's health foundation. Explore your options at healthcare.gov to sustain this progress.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Columbia County, WI?
Columbia County has a health score of 85/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #18 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 Columbia County?
Life expectancy in Columbia County is 78.5 years. The Wisconsin state average is 77.8 years, making Columbia County above the state average.
How does Columbia County health compare to the Wisconsin average?
Columbia County's health score of 85/100 is above the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Life expectancy is 78.5 years vs. the state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 6.1% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Columbia County?
Key health factors for Columbia County include: life expectancy (78.5 years), uninsured rate (6.1%), and primary care physician access (39:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 143:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Columbia County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 85/100 ("Excellent"), Columbia County is one of the healthier counties in Wisconsin. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.5 years. 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Columbia County healthier than the Wisconsin average?
Columbia County's health score of 85/100 exceeds the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Columbia County has better primary care access (39:1 ratio) than the state average (65:1).

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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.