Green Lake County Health Data

Green Lake County, Wisconsin

Health Score

54/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

76.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.9 yr

State avg 77.8 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

State avg 7.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

83

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

103

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Green Lake County, Wisconsin

Green Lake faces health headwinds

Green Lake County's 76.9-year life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 78.0 years, and its 20.8% poor/fair health rate is substantially higher than the national 17.5%. The county ranks among the lowest-performing regions for health outcomes in Wisconsin.

Below Wisconsin average, needs intervention

Green Lake County's 76.9-year life expectancy falls below Wisconsin's 77.8-year state average by 0.9 years, and its 20.8% poor/fair health rate is among the worst in the state. The county faces significant health disparities requiring targeted public health action.

Struggling compared to regional peers

Green Lake's 76.9-year life expectancy trails Dunn County by 2.9 years and falls even below Forest County (74.1 is lower, so Green Lake is actually higher than Forest). At 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Green Lake has decent primary access, but mental health services at 103 per 100,000 are among the lowest in the region.

High uninsured rate adds risk

Green Lake County's 8.7% uninsured rate matches Grant County as the highest in this group, meaning nearly 1 in 11 residents lack health coverage. Combined with below-average life expectancy and high poor/fair health rates, uninsured residents face compounded health vulnerability.

Coverage could transform Green Lake health

With one of Wisconsin's highest uninsured rates and lowest life expectancies, expanding coverage is urgent in Green Lake County. Uninsured residents should visit healthcare.gov immediately to explore subsidized plans and prevent health crises.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Green Lake County, WI?
Green Lake County has a health score of 54/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #66 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 Green Lake County?
Life expectancy in Green Lake County is 76.9 years. The Wisconsin state average is 77.8 years, making Green Lake County below the state average.
How does Green Lake County health compare to the Wisconsin average?
Green Lake County's health score of 54/100 is below the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Life expectancy is 76.9 years vs. the state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 8.7% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Green Lake County?
Key health factors for Green Lake County include: life expectancy (76.9 years), uninsured rate (8.7%), and primary care physician access (83:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 103:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Green Lake County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 54/100 ("Below Average"), Green Lake County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Wisconsin. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.9 years. 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Green Lake County?
Green Lake County's health score of 54/100 is below the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.