Kenosha County Health Data

Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Health Score

69/100

Average

Life Expectancy

76.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.7 yr

State avg 77.8 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

State avg 7.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

49

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

177

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Kenosha County below national health benchmarks

At 76.7 years, Kenosha County residents live 1.2 years below the U.S. average of 77.9 years. With 17.9% reporting poor or fair health compared to 17.4% nationally, the county sits just above the national average in self-reported poor health.

Kenosha County trails Wisconsin averages

Kenosha County's 76.7-year life expectancy falls 1.1 years below Wisconsin's 77.8-year average. The county's 17.9% poor/fair health rate also exceeds the state trend, indicating relative health challenges.

Kenosha County among the weaker performers

With a 76.7-year life expectancy, Kenosha County ranks near Jackson County (76.4 years) and well below top performers like Kewaunee County (79.9 years). Its 17.9% poor/fair health rate ties it with some of the region's least healthy counties.

Insurance and provider access both adequate

Kenosha County's 6.5% uninsured rate sits slightly below Wisconsin's 7.0%, and 49 primary care providers per 100,000 offer moderate access to routine care. Despite reasonable structural support, health outcomes suggest other barriers—possibly lifestyle or chronic disease—are at play.

Strengthen Kenosha County's health coverage

Over 6% of Kenosha County residents lack health insurance. Check your coverage at Healthcare.gov to ensure you have access to the primary care and preventive services that could help reverse the county's health trends.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Kenosha County, WI?
Kenosha County has a health score of 69/100, rated "Average." It ranks #50 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 Kenosha County?
Life expectancy in Kenosha County is 76.7 years. The Wisconsin state average is 77.8 years, making Kenosha County below the state average.
How does Kenosha County health compare to the Wisconsin average?
Kenosha County's health score of 69/100 is below the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Life expectancy is 76.7 years vs. the state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 6.5% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Kenosha County?
Key health factors for Kenosha County include: life expectancy (76.7 years), uninsured rate (6.5%), and primary care physician access (49:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 177:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Kenosha County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 69/100 ("Average"), Kenosha County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Wisconsin. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.7 years. 6.5% 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 Kenosha County?
Kenosha County's health score of 69/100 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.