Juneau County Health Data

Juneau County, Wisconsin

Health Score

60/100

Average

Life Expectancy

76.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.0 yr

State avg 77.8 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

State avg 7.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

75

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

222

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Juneau County, Wisconsin

Juneau County faces significant health challenges

At 76.0 years, Juneau County residents live 1.9 years below the U.S. average of 77.9 years. Nearly 18.7% report poor or fair health—above the national average of 17.4%—making it the lowest life expectancy in this county group.

Juneau County lags Wisconsin by 1.8 years

Juneau County's 76.0-year life expectancy falls 1.8 years short of Wisconsin's 77.8-year average. This gap ranks among the state's most concerning health disparities.

Juneau County struggles most in region

Juneau County has the lowest life expectancy (76.0 years) and highest poor/fair health rate (18.7%) among all eight counties analyzed. Only Jackson County approaches this level of health challenge, underscoring Juneau's exceptional need for health improvement.

Good providers, but coverage gaps widen here

Juneau County's 7.3% uninsured rate is the highest among these counties—well above Wisconsin's 7.0% average. With 75 primary care providers per 100,000, access exists, but lacking insurance remains a barrier for many residents.

Juneau County needs stronger health coverage

Over 7% of Juneau County residents lack health insurance, the highest rate in this group and a key driver of poor health outcomes. Visit Healthcare.gov today to secure coverage and access the primary care that could improve your county's health future.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Juneau County, WI?
Juneau County has a health score of 60/100, rated "Average." It ranks #62 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 Juneau County?
Life expectancy in Juneau County is 76.0 years. The Wisconsin state average is 77.8 years, making Juneau County below the state average.
How does Juneau County health compare to the Wisconsin average?
Juneau County's health score of 60/100 is below the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Life expectancy is 76.0 years vs. the state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 7.3% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Juneau County?
Key health factors for Juneau County include: life expectancy (76.0 years), uninsured rate (7.3%), and primary care physician access (75:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 222:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Juneau County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 60/100 ("Average"), Juneau County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Wisconsin. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.0 years. 7.3% 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 Juneau County?
Juneau County's health score of 60/100 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.