Door County Health Data

Door County, Wisconsin

Health Score

80/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

80.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

80.2 yr

State avg 77.8 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

State avg 7.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

69

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

128

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Door County, Wisconsin

Door outlives the nation

Door residents live to 80.2 years—3.8 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4—placing the county among America's healthiest. The 15.7% poor/fair health rate exceeds the national 18%, reflecting strong baseline health status across the population.

Wisconsin's top tier

Door's 80.2-year life expectancy ranks among Wisconsin's highest, exceeding the state average of 77.8 by 2.4 years. At 7.3% uninsured, Door slightly edges above Wisconsin's 7.0% average, but coverage remains nearly universal.

Coastal health advantage

Door's 80.2-year life expectancy ranks second only to Dane (80.8) in the region, reflecting a healthier-than-average population and likely lifestyle benefits of the county's affluent, health-conscious communities. With 69 primary care and 128 mental health providers per 100K, Door offers solid rural access.

Access and longevity aligned

Door's 92.7% coverage rate and robust provider availability—69 primary care and 128 mental health per 100K—enable residents to sustain the county's exceptional longevity. The 15.7% poor/fair health rate, while above some peers, reflects an aging affluent population managing well-documented chronic conditions.

Door's health momentum continues

Door's strong health outcomes show the value of coverage and access; if you're uninsured, enrollment through the marketplace keeps you aligned with the county's health leadership. Explore plans at healthcare.gov to lock in your coverage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Door County, WI?
Door County has a health score of 80/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #29 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 Door County?
Life expectancy in Door County is 80.2 years. The Wisconsin state average is 77.8 years, making Door County above the state average.
How does Door County health compare to the Wisconsin average?
Door County's health score of 80/100 is above the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Life expectancy is 80.2 years vs. the state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 7.3% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Door County?
Key health factors for Door County include: life expectancy (80.2 years), uninsured rate (7.3%), and primary care physician access (69:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 128:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Door County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 80/100 ("Excellent"), Door County is one of the healthier counties in Wisconsin. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.2 years. 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Door County healthier than the Wisconsin average?
Door County's health score of 80/100 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.

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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.