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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Eau Claire County, WI?
Eau Claire County has a health score of 85/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #16 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 Eau Claire County?
Life expectancy in Eau Claire County is 78.8 years. The Wisconsin state average is 77.8 years, making Eau Claire County above the state average.
How does Eau Claire County health compare to the Wisconsin average?
Eau Claire County's health score of 85/100 is above the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Life expectancy is 78.8 years vs. the state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 5.6% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Eau Claire County?
Key health factors for Eau Claire County include: life expectancy (78.8 years), uninsured rate (5.6%), and primary care physician access (142:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 412:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Eau Claire County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 85/100 ("Excellent"), Eau Claire County is one of the healthier counties in Wisconsin. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.8 years. 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Eau Claire County healthier than the Wisconsin average?
Eau Claire 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.

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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.