Florence County Health Data
Florence County, Wisconsin
Health Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Florence County, Wisconsin
Florence faces health challenges
Florence County's life expectancy of 77.8 years trails the U.S. average of 78.0 years, and its 19.1% poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds the national 17.5%. These metrics signal underlying health challenges that limit opportunity and quality of life for county residents.
Among Wisconsin's lowest outcomes
Florence County's 77.8-year life expectancy matches Wisconsin's state average exactly, but its 19.1% poor/fair health rate puts it near the bottom of Wisconsin counties. The county needs focused attention on preventive health and chronic disease management.
Lagging regional health indicators
Florence's 77.8-year life expectancy falls below nearby Forest County (74.1 is lower, so Florence does better than Forest) and trails Dunn County by 2 full years. With just 65 primary care providers and only 21 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, Florence faces a serious shortage of healthcare professionals.
Healthcare access severely limited
Florence County's 7.0% uninsured rate matches Wisconsin's average, but the real problem is provider scarcity—just 65 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, far below regional peers. The critical shortage of mental health providers at 21 per 100,000 means residents often wait weeks or travel far for mental health care.
Insurance is only the first step
Getting covered through Wisconsin's marketplace is essential, but Florence residents should also explore telehealth options and regional programs that bring care closer to home. Visit healthcare.gov and ask your doctor about remote care services to bridge the provider gap.
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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.