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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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.