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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Iron County, WI?
Iron County has a health score of 85/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #17 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 Iron County?
Life expectancy in Iron County is 79.0 years. The Wisconsin state average is 77.8 years, making Iron County above the state average.
How does Iron County health compare to the Wisconsin average?
Iron County's health score of 85/100 is above the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Life expectancy is 79.0 years vs. the state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Iron County?
Key health factors for Iron County include: life expectancy (79.0 years), uninsured rate (6.2%), and primary care physician access (16:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 161:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Iron County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 85/100 ("Excellent"), Iron County is one of the healthier counties in Wisconsin. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.0 years. 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Iron County healthier than the Wisconsin average?
Iron 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. Iron County has better primary care access (16:1 ratio) than the state average (65:1).

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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.