La Crosse County Health Data

La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Health Score

90/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

78.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

78.9 yr

State avg 77.8 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.1%

State avg 7.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

140

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

393

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

La Crosse County exceeds national health standards

At 78.9 years, La Crosse County residents live nearly 1 year longer than the U.S. average of 77.9 years. With 13.9% reporting poor or fair health versus 17.4% nationally, the county shows strong health outcomes across all measures.

La Crosse County tops Wisconsin averages

La Crosse County's 78.9-year life expectancy is the second-highest in this group and surpasses Wisconsin's 77.8-year average by 1.1 years. The county's 5.1% uninsured rate ranks among the best in the state.

La Crosse County is a top regional performer

With a 78.9-year life expectancy and only 13.9% poor/fair health, La Crosse County ranks second only to Kewaunee County (79.9 years) in this peer group. Its strong metrics reflect a well-functioning health system.

Exceptional provider and coverage access

La Crosse County has the highest concentration of primary care providers (140 per 100,000) and mental health providers (393 per 100,000) among all eight counties. The 5.1% uninsured rate—one of the lowest—means residents can actually access this exceptional capacity.

Sustain La Crosse County's health leadership

Over 5% of La Crosse County residents are uninsured—low but not zero. Secure your coverage at Healthcare.gov to ensure you're part of this county's exceptional health infrastructure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of La Crosse County, WI?
La Crosse County has a health score of 90/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #9 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 La Crosse County?
Life expectancy in La Crosse County is 78.9 years. The Wisconsin state average is 77.8 years, making La Crosse County above the state average.
How does La Crosse County health compare to the Wisconsin average?
La Crosse County's health score of 90/100 is above the Wisconsin average of 74/100. Life expectancy is 78.9 years vs. the state average of 77.8 years. The uninsured rate is 5.1% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect La Crosse County?
Key health factors for La Crosse County include: life expectancy (78.9 years), uninsured rate (5.1%), and primary care physician access (140:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 393:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is La Crosse County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 90/100 ("Excellent"), La Crosse County is one of the healthier counties in Wisconsin. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.9 years. 5.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is La Crosse County healthier than the Wisconsin average?
La Crosse County's health score of 90/100 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.

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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.