Iron County Health Data
Iron County, Wisconsin
Health Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
161
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Iron County, Wisconsin
Iron County life expectancy slightly below average
At 79.0 years, Iron County residents live about 1.1 years below the U.S. average of 77.9 years. With 14.8% reporting poor or fair health versus the national rate of 17.4%, the county shows mixed health performance.
Iron County exceeds state life expectancy
Iron County's 79.0-year life expectancy edges above Wisconsin's 77.8-year state average. This modest advantage suggests relatively stable health outcomes within the state's context.
Healthier than some regional counties
Iron County's 79.0-year life expectancy surpasses Jackson County (76.4 years) and Juneau County (76.0 years). However, it lags behind Iowa County's 79.7 years, reflecting more moderate regional health status.
Primary care access is sparse here
Iron County has only 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest among these counties and far below state norms. The 6.2% uninsured rate sits slightly below Wisconsin's 7.0%, but limited provider availability may still challenge residents seeking routine care.
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Over 6% of Iron County residents lack health insurance, adding barriers to accessing the limited primary care available. Visit Healthcare.gov to explore coverage options and protect your access to the providers in your area.
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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.