Iron County Health Data
Iron County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
16.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.2
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Iron County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Iron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Iron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% | 27.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Iron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.1% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.8% | 78.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Iron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.2% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Iron County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Iron County Primary Care Provider Access Below National Median
Health data brief for Iron County, Wisconsin.
Primary care provider availability in Iron County is 16 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For broader health outcomes, the county life expectancy is 79.0 years, exceeding both the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2%, which is lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 14.8% of adults report poor or fair health, falling below the national benchmark of 17%. The county has 161 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, trailing the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Iron County, Wisconsin
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Iron County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.