Eau Claire County Health Data
Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Health Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
142
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
412
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Eau Claire meets national health standards
Eau Claire County's 78.8-year life expectancy is nearly 1 year above the U.S. average of 78.0 years, and its 15.2% poor/fair health rate is notably lower than the national 17.5%. The county demonstrates solid health outcomes despite serving a diverse, mixed urban-rural population.
Above-average health for Wisconsin
At 78.8 years, Eau Claire County's life expectancy edges above Wisconsin's 77.8-year state average. The county ranks among Wisconsin's better-performing communities for population health outcomes.
Regional healthcare leader
Eau Claire leads neighboring Dunn County in primary care access with 142 providers per 100,000 residents versus Dunn's 75, and far exceeds mental health coverage at 412 providers per 100,000. This wealth of providers reflects Eau Claire's role as a regional healthcare hub.
Low uninsured rate, strong access
Eau Claire County's 5.6% uninsured rate matches the best in the region, meaning 94.4% of residents have healthcare coverage. With 142 primary care providers and 412 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, the county offers exceptional access to both physical and mental health services.
Protect your family's health now
Eau Claire's robust healthcare infrastructure only works if everyone has insurance. If you're uninsured, Wisconsin's marketplace and federally subsidized plans make coverage affordable—visit healthcare.gov to compare options.
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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.