Forest County Health Data

Forest County has a health score of 45/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #70 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.

Life expectancy in Forest County is 74.1 years. The Wisconsin state average is 77.8 years, making Forest County below the state average.

Forest County's health score of 45/100 is below the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Life expectancy is 74.1 years vs. the state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 9.5% vs. 7.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Forest County include: life expectancy (74.1 years), uninsured rate (9.5%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 172:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 45/100 ("Below Average"), Forest County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Wisconsin. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.1 years. 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Forest County's health score of 45/100 is below the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.